The slave ship Austin arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 425 people had been taken aboard and approximately 347 arrived.

Vessel: Austin; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tomlinson, John; Investor: Knight, John; Captain: Thyer, Robert; Investor: Thyer, Robert; Investor: Case, John Jest. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 June 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.