EVENT INFORMATION

8
December
1768

The slave ship Polly arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 130 people had been taken aboard and approximately 104 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 8 December 1768 ๐Ÿ“ 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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