The slave ship Cavendish began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Antigua and Barbuda.

Vessel: Cavendish; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Pardoe, James; Investor: Ball, Hugh; Investor: Whaley, William; Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Captain: Buchan, John; Investor: Lowndes, Charles; Investor: Chorley, Jno. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 August 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.