EVENT INFORMATION

9
July
1754

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

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📅 9 July 1754 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Mersey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Kennion, John; Investor: Holmer, Peter; Captain: Gee, John; Investor: Gee, John; Investor: Widdens, Thomas; Captain: Frissell, Henry; Investor: Frissell, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 July 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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