EVENT INFORMATION

5
February
1746

The slave ship Mercury arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 262 people had been taken aboard and approximately 215 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 5 February 1746 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Mercury; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 80. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Davis, Mark; Captain: Matthew, Edward. The voyage began at Liverpool on 31 May 1745. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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