The slave ship William arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 110 people had been taken aboard and approximately 110 arrived.

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Eccles, John; Investor: Eccles, John; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Middleton, Richard; Captain: Hughes, Thomas; Investor: Hughes, Thomas; Captain: Lowndes, Francis; Investor: Lowndes, Francis; Investor: Hassall, Chris. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 October 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.