EVENT INFORMATION

1
December
1678

The slave ship Martha arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 447 people had been taken aboard and approximately 385 arrived.

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📅 1 December 1678 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Martha; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Penny, John. The voyage began at London on 1 December 1677. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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