The slave ship Olive Branch began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Olive Branch; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Newton, Thomas; Investor: Newton, Thomas. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 19 May 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.