EVENT INFORMATION

5
September
1754

The slave ship Rainbow arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Lucia. About 68 people had been taken aboard and approximately 61 arrived.

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📅 5 September 1754 📍 Saint Lucia

Vessel: Rainbow; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 40. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Chase, Ammi; Investor: Crooke, Robt; Captain: Reader, Thomas. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%.

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