The slave ship Essex arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 313 people had been taken aboard and approximately 268 arrived.

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Johnson, Thomas; Investor: Foxcroft, Thomas; Captain: Brown, James; Investor: Brown, James; Captain: Dobb, William; Investor: Dobb, William; Captain: Waterson; Investor: Waterson; Investor: Salthouse, John; Investor: Goad, John; Investor: Hutton, George; Captain: Seaman, William; Investor: Seaman, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 25 August 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.