EVENT INFORMATION

20
January
1731

The slave ship Laurence Frigate arrived with enslaved Africans in Argentina. About 453 people had been taken aboard and approximately 394 arrived.

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📅 20 January 1731 📍 Argentina

Vessel: Laurence Frigate; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dumaresque, Abraham; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 21 April 1730. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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