The slave ship Assistance arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 27 people had been taken aboard and approximately 25 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: Makin, Thomas. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 21 August 1786. 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.