EVENT INFORMATION

22
April
1753

A slave ship arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 164 people had been taken aboard and approximately 135 arrived.

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📅 22 April 1753 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Moore, William (Jr); Investor: Piza, Isaac de; Investor: Massiah, Benjamin; Investor: Minvielle, Elias; Investor: Minvielle, Susan; Captain: Hutchinson, James. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 5 October 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: South Carolina, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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