EVENT INFORMATION

13
September
1768

The slave ship Polly left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 130 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 13 September 1768 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Polly; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Wanton, John; Captain: Child, Thomas. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 11 January 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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