The slave ship Edward and Francis began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Edward and Francis; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Mildrum, Thomas. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 4 June 1703. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%.