EVENT INFORMATION

5
March
1768

The slave ship Africa arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 230 people had been taken aboard and approximately 197 arrived.

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📅 5 March 1768 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Sims, T; Captain: Morgan, John; Investor: Morgan, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 17 April 1767. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Savanna la Mar. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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