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

Vessel: Prosperous; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Clarke, Henry. The voyage began at London on 21 February 1683. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.