EVENT INFORMATION

2
February
1756

The slave ship Mars left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 700 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 2 February 1756 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Mars; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Daneche; Captain: Deurbroucq, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 20 March 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Some enslaved people removed by pirates/privateers.

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