The slave ship Morning Star arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 167 people had been taken aboard and approximately 134 arrived.

Vessel: Morning Star; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jefferies, William; Investor: Jefferies, William; Captain: Poole, Nicholas; Investor: Poole, Nicholas; Investor: Jefferys, Joseph; Investor: Jefferys, Richard; Investor: Godard, Mark; Captain: Poole, Nicholas (Jr); Investor: Elton, Isaac. The voyage began at Bristol on 14 September 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.