The slave ship Austin arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 386 people had been taken aboard and approximately 315 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: Beatty, Robert; Investor: Case, John Jest. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 April 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.