EVENT INFORMATION

5
February
1745

The slave ship John and Betty arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 226 people had been taken aboard and approximately 193 arrived.

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📅 5 February 1745 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: John and Betty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Clay, William; Captain: Lawson, Willm. The voyage began at Liverpool. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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