EVENT INFORMATION

31
July
1739

The slave ship Venus departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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๐Ÿ“… 31 July 1739 ๐Ÿ“ Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Venus; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hobhouse, Isaac; Captain: Cruikshanks, Alexander. The voyage began at Bristol on 31 July 1739. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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