EVENT INFORMATION

26
September
1739

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

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๐Ÿ“… 26 September 1739 ๐Ÿ“ Martinique

Vessel: Hirondelle; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 139.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Bourgine; Investor: Bourgine; Captain: Veillon, Jean-Baptiste. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 26 September 1739. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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