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

Vessel: Elizabeth; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Thorne, Joseph. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 4 June 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.