EVENT INFORMATION

23
July
1729

The slave ship Martha arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 343 people had been taken aboard and approximately 186 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 23 July 1729 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Martha; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Morice, Humphrey; Captain: Weedon, Edmd. The voyage began at London on 18 October 1728. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Jacquin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Antigua, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 45.8%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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