EVENT INFORMATION

16
November
1769

The slave ship Unity began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 16 November 1769 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Unity; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Green, John; Investor: Savage, Richard; Captain: Lowe, James; Investor: Lowe, James; Captain: Dobson, John; Investor: Dobson, John; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Captain: Monypenny; Investor: Monypenny; Captain: Norris, Rob; Investor: Norris, Rob. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 July 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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