EVENT INFORMATION

17
October
1727

The slave ship Cheval Volant departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Martinique.

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📅 17 October 1727 📍 Martinique

Vessel: Cheval Volant; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Du Couëtus, Jean-Baptiste; Investor: Baillardel, Charles. The voyage began at Martinique, place unspecified on 17 October 1727. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Keta (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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