EVENT INFORMATION

9
October
1753

The slave ship Prince Eugene departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 9 October 1753 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Prince Eugene; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kewley, Thomas; Captain: White, John; Investor: White, John; Captain: Welch, John; Investor: Welch, John; Captain: Clay, Robert; Investor: Clay, Robert; Captain: Dobb, William; Investor: Dobb, William; Investor: Cheshire, John; Investor: Parr, Edward; Captain: Richardson, John; Investor: Richardson, John; Captain: Wade. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 October 1753. 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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