EVENT INFORMATION

26
August
1679

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

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📅 26 August 1679 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: George and Betty; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Cope, William. The voyage began at London on 26 August 1679. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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