The slave ship Swallow began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Swallow; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 70. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dodson, Rob; Investor: Dodson, Rob; Investor: Satterthwaite; Investor: Inman, Charles. The voyage began at Lancaster on 5 April 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.