EVENT INFORMATION

11
January
1687

The slave ship African Merchant left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 281 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 11 January 1687 📍 Barbados

Vessel: African Merchant; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Nanter, George. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 31 July 1686. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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