EVENT INFORMATION

14
September
1764

The slave ship King George began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 14 September 1764 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: King George; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Knowles, Henry; Investor: Potter, Simeon; Investor: Wharton, Jos. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 1764. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 30.0%.

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