EVENT INFORMATION

25
October
1756

The slave ship Betsey arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 250 people had been taken aboard and approximately 208 arrived.

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📅 25 October 1756 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Deane, Thomas; Captain: McTaggart, J; Investor: McTaggart, J. The voyage began at Bristol on 7 April 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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