The slave ship Success departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Success; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 137.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Elton, Abraham (Jr); Captain: Wilson, James. The voyage began at Bristol on 17 April 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.