EVENT INFORMATION

15
June
1753

The slave ship Westmoreland completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 15 June 1753 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Westmoreland; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 70. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Willson, Joseph; Investor: Willson, Joseph; Captain: Wilson, Stephen. The voyage began at Newport on 22 November 1751. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.3%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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