The slave ship William arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 312 people had been taken aboard and approximately 250 arrived.

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 329.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heysham, Robert; Investor: Strong, Benjamin; Captain: Hamlin, Richard. The voyage began at London on 14 November 1699. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.