EVENT INFORMATION

21
December
1678

The slave ship Welcome left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Antigua and Barbuda. About 311 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 21 December 1678 ๐Ÿ“ Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: Welcome; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Elliot, John. The voyage began at London on 1678. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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