EVENT INFORMATION

29
December
1766

The slave ship Ruth departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

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📅 29 December 1766 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Ruth; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Wanton, Jos; Captain: Fowler, Gideon. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 29 December 1766. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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