EVENT INFORMATION

29
June
1751

The slave ship Heureux Captif began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

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📅 29 June 1751 📍 Martinique

Vessel: Heureux Captif; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Desmaisons, Louis; Captain: Dujardin, Élie Néel; Captain: Dudemaine, Ohier; Captain: Grossin, Ange. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 7 December 1750. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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