EVENT INFORMATION

29
January
1753

The slave ship Hesketh departed from Barbados after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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๐Ÿ“… 29 January 1753 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Hesketh; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Thompson, James; Investor: Thompson, James; Captain: Williams, John; Investor: Williams, John; Investor: Hesketh, Robert; Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Captain: Lowe, Ralph; Investor: Falkner, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 May 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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