EVENT INFORMATION

25
August
1755

The slave ship Alcyon left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Antigua and Barbuda. About 562 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 25 August 1755 📍 Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: Alcyon; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Carayon, Jacques; Captain: Manié, Jean; Investor: Manié, Jean. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 23 September 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Some enslaved people removed by pirates/privateers.

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