EVENT INFORMATION

22
May
1679

The slave ship Fortune left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 320 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 22 May 1679 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Fortune; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Maple, William. The voyage began at London on 1678. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 38.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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