EVENT INFORMATION

24
July
1755

The slave ship Ruby (a) Grande Biche left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 386 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 24 July 1755 📍 Haiti

Vessel: Ruby (a) Grande Biche; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 299.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Surcouf, Robert; Captain: Carré, Pierre. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 25 September 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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