EVENT INFORMATION

23
September
1681

The slave ship Edgar arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 320 people had been taken aboard and approximately 175 arrived.

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📅 23 September 1681 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Edgar; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Bowler, Charles. The voyage began at London. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 45.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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