EVENT INFORMATION

9
July
1756

The slave ship Picton Castle departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 9 July 1756 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Picton Castle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fowler J; Investor: Fowler J; Investor: Rumsey, James; Investor: Powell, John; Investor: Tombs, William; Investor: Delpratt, William; Captain: Watkins, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 9 July 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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