EVENT INFORMATION

2
February
1740

The slave ship Vertu left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 289 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 2 February 1740 📍 Haiti

Vessel: Vertu; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Trochon, Charles; Captain: Baullon Dessoussures, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 21 August 1739. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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