EVENT INFORMATION

8
August
1664

The slave ship Lion left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 200 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 8 August 1664 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Lion; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Howard, John. The voyage began at Great Britain, place unspecified on 1663. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Madagascar (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.

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