EVENT INFORMATION

4
January
1757

The slave ship Venus left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 121 people had been taken aboard.

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Slave voyages 📅 4 January 1757 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Venus; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pinnigar, William; Investor: Vernon,Wm; Investor: Stevens, Robert. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 19 February 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%.

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