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

Vessel: Camwood Merchant; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Steward, Thomas. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 3 January 1712. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%.