EVENT INFORMATION

15
October
1767

The slave ship Betsey left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 115 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 15 October 1767 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Betsey; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Remington, Benjamin; Investor: Wanton, Jos. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 30 March 1767. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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