EVENT INFORMATION

15
April
1771

The slave ship Matty completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 15 April 1771 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Matty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 200.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Birch, Thomas; Investor: Birch, Thomas; Captain: Pemberton, Samuel; Investor: Pemberton, Samuel; Captain: Pearson, James; Captain: Quest, J; Investor: Brown, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 July 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 55.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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