The slave ship Swift arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 171 people had been taken aboard and approximately 151 arrived.

Vessel: Swift; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Galley, Jno; Investor: Middleton, Richard; Captain: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Galley, Thomas; Investor: Bates, E; Captain: Lang, Samuel. The voyage began at Liverpool on 30 December 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.