EVENT INFORMATION

14
March
1757

The slave ship Achilles arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 562 people had been taken aboard and approximately 458 arrived.

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📅 14 March 1757 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Achilles; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gregson, William; Captain: Bridge, John; Investor: Bridge, John; Investor: Kennion, John; Investor: Holmer, Peter; Investor: Dunbar, Thomas; Investor: Hardwar, Henry; Captain: Carus, Chris. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 February 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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