EVENT INFORMATION

27
April
1769

The slave ship Polly arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 355 people had been taken aboard and approximately 317 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 27 April 1769 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Polly; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kendall, John; Investor: Kendall, John; Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Knight, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 31 May 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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