EVENT INFORMATION

6
May
1679

The slave ship Dragon departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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๐Ÿ“… 6 May 1679 ๐Ÿ“ Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Dragon; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Morecock, William. The voyage began at London on 6 May 1679. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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