The slave ship John arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 44 people had been taken aboard and approximately 38 arrived.

Vessel: John; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Baker, Peter; Captain: Johnson, John; Investor: Johnson, John; Investor: Green, Robert; Captain: Sharpe, William; Investor: Sharpe, William; Captain: Hutton, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 February 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.