The slave ship Friendly Cedar arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 229 people had been taken aboard and approximately 210 arrived.

Vessel: Friendly Cedar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 147. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Williams, William; Investor: Williams, William; Investor: Fletcher, Joseph; Investor: Titherington, John; Captain: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Bennett, Edward; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Investor: Jackson, Jonathan; Investor: Thornley, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 May 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.