EVENT INFORMATION

24
March
1757

The slave ship Picton Castle arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 345 people had been taken aboard and approximately 295 arrived.

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📅 24 March 1757 📍 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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