The slave ship Royal Family arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 40 people had been taken aboard and approximately 31 arrived.

Vessel: Royal Family; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 56.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Shaw, Saml; Investor: Blundell, Jonathan; Captain: Blundell, Richard; Investor: Blundell, Richard; Investor: Blundell, Bryan (Jr); Captain: Fowler, Thomas; Captain: Shepherd, Wilson. The voyage began at Liverpool on 30 October 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.