The slave ship Assistance arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 59 people had been taken aboard and approximately 55 arrived.

Vessel: Assistance; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 37. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Glover, James; Investor: Finlow, Thomas; Captain: Bowie, James; Captain: Mott, Andrew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 31 March 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.