The slave ship America arrived with enslaved Africans in Montserrat. About 151 people had been taken aboard and approximately 125 arrived.

Vessel: America; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Challoner, William; Investor: Baker, William; Investor: Assheton; Investor: Hobhouse, Isaac; Investor: Laugher, Richard; Investor: Lougher, Walter; Investor: Clymer, William; Investor: Caster, Peter; Captain: Marshall, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 14 August 1721. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montserrat, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.