EVENT INFORMATION

17
April
1686

The slave ship Orange Tree left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 457 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 April 1686 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Orange Tree; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Bridges, John. The voyage began at London on 1 October 1685. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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