EVENT INFORMATION

30
October
1768

The slave ship Little Britain left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Dominica. About 120 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 30 October 1768 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Little Britain; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 74.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Lace, Ambr; Captain: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, John; Investor: Rowe, William; Investor: Trafford, William; Investor: Crosbie, William; Investor: Green, Robert; Investor: Chaffers, Edward; Captain: Powr, John; Investor: Powr, John; Captain: Bailey, John; Investor: Bailey, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 July 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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