EVENT INFORMATION

28
August
1767

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

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📅 28 August 1767 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jenkinson, William; Investor: Jenkinson, William; Captain: Lowe, James; Investor: Lowe, James; Captain: Farrar, John; Investor: Farrar, John; Investor: Seddon, Edward; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Greyson, Edward; Captain: Grayson, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 August 1767. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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