EVENT INFORMATION

1
October
1763

The slave ship Richmond departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Antigua and Barbuda.

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๐Ÿ“… 1 October 1763 ๐Ÿ“ Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: Richmond; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Hesketh, Robert; Captain: Richmond, Thomas; Investor: Richmond, Thomas; Investor: Thornaby, David. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 October 1763. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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