The slave ship Hopewell arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 327 people had been taken aboard and approximately 267 arrived.

Vessel: Hopewell; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Blundell, Jonathan; Investor: Crosbie, James; Captain: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, John; Investor: Unsworth, Levinus; Captain: Linnaker, Samuel; Investor: Linnaker, Samuel; Captain: Townshend, Richard; Investor: Townshend, Richard; Investor: Trafford, William; Investor: Trafford, Richard; Investor: Parke, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 August 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.