The slave ship Arthur began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Arthur; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Doegood, Robert. The voyage began at London on 5 December 1677. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 60 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.