EVENT INFORMATION

6
October
1772

The slave ship Polly left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 140 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 6 October 1772 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Polly; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rogers, Thom; Captain: Wanton, Colo; Investor: Wanton, Colo. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 6 January 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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