EVENT INFORMATION

12
August
1687

The slave ship Benjamin left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Antigua and Barbuda. About 110 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 12 August 1687 📍 Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: Benjamin; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 70.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Lasly, James. The voyage began at London. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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