EVENT INFORMATION

2
February
1744

The slave ship Betsey arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 241 people had been taken aboard and approximately 198 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 2 February 1744 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Derbyshire, Thomas; Investor: Derbyshire, Thomas; Investor: Haughton, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 April 1743. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston.

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