EVENT INFORMATION

11
March
1730

The slave ship Essex arrived with enslaved Africans in Argentina. About 319 people had been taken aboard and approximately 290 arrived.

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📅 11 March 1730 📍 Argentina

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Penkethman, John; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 12 May 1729. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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