EVENT INFORMATION

7
April
1757

The slave ship Dolphin left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 80 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 7 April 1757 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Dolphin; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 117.5. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Robinson, Nich; Investor: Robinson, Thom; Captain: Weaver, Jos. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 23 October 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.

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