EVENT INFORMATION

5
August
1758

The slave ship Molly left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 460 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 5 August 1758 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Molly; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Annion, Thomas; Investor: Annion, Thomas; Captain: White, John; Investor: White, John; Captain: Simmons, John; Investor: Simmons, John; Captain: Dobb, William; Investor: Dobb, William; Investor: Blackburn, John; Investor: Higginson, William; Investor: Willoughby, Francis; Investor: Willoughby, Rothwell; Investor: Holme, Jacob. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 January 1757. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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