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

Vessel: Swan; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Investor: Savage, Richard; Captain: Leay, Peter; Investor: Leay, Peter; Investor: Blackburn, John (Jr); Investor: Powell, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 April 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.