The slave ship Bladen Frigate left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 250 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Bladen Frigate; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 131. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Hardy, Edward; Captain: Thomas, Stephen. The voyage began at London on 12 July 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 110 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.4%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.