EVENT INFORMATION

25
September
1753

The slave ship Pelham began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

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📅 25 September 1753 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Pelham; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bright, Henry; Captain: Hamilton, D; Investor: Hamilton, D. The voyage began at Bristol on 17 July 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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