The slave ship Schemer departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Schemer; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 65.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Grimshaw, Robert; Captain: Chalmers, Thomas; Investor: Chalmers, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 August 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.