EVENT INFORMATION

3
January
1755

The slave ship Africa arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 145 people had been taken aboard and approximately 119 arrived.

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📅 3 January 1755 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Africa; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 50. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tipson, John; Captain: Taylor, Teackle; Investor: Taylor, Teackle. The voyage began at Newport on 4 February 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston.

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