EVENT INFORMATION

8
February
1773

The slave ship King George departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

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📅 8 February 1773 📍 Barbados

Vessel: King George; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lanning, William; Investor: Lanning, William; Investor: Bowers, Wm; Investor: Schovley, M. The voyage began at London on 8 February 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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