The slave ship Marseille Merchant left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 440 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Marseille Merchant; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 269.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heysham, Robert; Captain: Foster, John; Investor: Foster, John; Investor: Holme, Robert. The voyage began at London on 15 January 1708. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.