EVENT INFORMATION

23
May
1758

The slave ship Mercury arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 425 people had been taken aboard and approximately 354 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 23 May 1758 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Mercury; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 200.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rumsey, James; Investor: Charleton Edward; Investor: Lucas, Robert; Captain: Engledue, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 13 October 1757. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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