EVENT INFORMATION

3
September
1683

The slave ship George and Betty arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 531 people had been taken aboard and approximately 231 arrived.

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📅 3 September 1683 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: George and Betty; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 169.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Girving, William. The voyage began at London on 12 September 1682. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 56.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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