EVENT INFORMATION

29
September
1768

The slave ship Alexander began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

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📅 29 September 1768 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Alexander; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 65. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mackie, William; Captain: Morgan. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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