EVENT INFORMATION

6
June
1727

The slave ship Beckford completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 6 June 1727 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Beckford; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: French, John; Investor: French, John; Captain: Wilks, Anthony; Investor: Travers, Samuel; Investor: Rawlings, Richard; Investor: South Sea Company; Captain: Hyde, Cary. The voyage began at London on 3 March 1726. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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