The slave ship Cato arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 243 people had been taken aboard and approximately 198 arrived.

Vessel: Cato; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hardman, John; Investor: Spencer, Lawrence; Investor: Lowndes, Edward; Captain: Chaffers, Thomas; Investor: Chaffers, Thomas; Investor: Salthouse, John; Captain: Trafford, Edward; Investor: Trafford, Edward; Investor: Chaffers, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 July 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.