The slave ship Rainbow arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 273 people had been taken aboard and approximately 234 arrived.

Vessel: Rainbow; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Grayson, Anthony; Investor: Grayson, Anthony; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas; Investor: Hardman, Richard; Captain: Harrison, Joseph; Investor: Harrison, Joseph; Investor: Ball, Hugh; Investor: Whaley, William; Investor: Whaley, Ralph; Investor: Douglas, Richardson; Investor: Maken, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 September 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.