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

Vessel: Bassnett; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Walker, George; Investor: Bassnett, Nathaniel; Investor: Tew, Thomas; Investor: Doig, James; Captain: Lesley, Andrew; Investor: Lesley, Andrew. The voyage began at London on 29 August 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Antigua, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.