EVENT INFORMATION

10
May
1681

The slave ship Speedwell arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 492 people had been taken aboard and approximately 410 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 10 May 1681 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Speedwell; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: List, Nicholas. The voyage began at London on 1680. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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