The slave ship Elijah arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 137 people had been taken aboard and approximately 117 arrived.

Vessel: Elijah; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lowndes, Edward; Investor: Lowndes, Charles; Captain: Lowe, William; Investor: Lowe, William; Investor: Salthouse, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 June 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.