EVENT INFORMATION

13
February
1756

The slave ship Myrtle arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 257 people had been taken aboard and approximately 220 arrived.

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📅 13 February 1756 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Myrtle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rumsey, James; Captain: How, Robert. The voyage began at Bristol on 19 April 1755. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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