EVENT INFORMATION

9
November
1751

The slave ship Africa left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 230 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 9 November 1751 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Captain: Welch, John; Investor: Welch, John; Captain: Clay, Robert; Investor: Clay, Robert; Investor: Cheshire, John; Investor: Parr, Edward; Captain: Richardson, John; Investor: Richardson, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 13 October 1750. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.7%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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