The slave ship African Merchant left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 279 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: African Merchant; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Nanter, George. The voyage began at London. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 43.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.