EVENT INFORMATION

12
May
1740

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

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๐Ÿ“… 12 May 1740 ๐Ÿ“ Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Greyhound; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Purcell, Knowsley; Captain: Townsend. The voyage began at Bristol on 12 May 1740. 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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