EVENT INFORMATION

18
May
1680

The slave ship George and Betty arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 551 people had been taken aboard and approximately 478 arrived.

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📅 18 May 1680 📍 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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