EVENT INFORMATION

28
February
1773

The slave ship Mercury arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 250 people had been taken aboard and approximately 208 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 28 February 1773 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Mercury; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hamilton, D; Investor: Hamilton, D; Captain: Froad, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 22 June 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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