The slave ship East India Merchant left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 650 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: East India Merchant; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 321.4. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Shirley, Thomas; Captain: Clay, George; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 25 October 1693. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 134 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 70.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.