The slave ship Friendship departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Friendship; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Watkins, John; Investor: Watkins, John; Captain: Barker, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 20 April 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.