EVENT INFORMATION

16
December
1743

The slave ship Fortune arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 402 people had been taken aboard and approximately 344 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 16 December 1743 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Fortune; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Townsend, Henry; Captain: Townsend, Richard; Investor: Townsend, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 April 1743. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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