EVENT INFORMATION

12
July
1773

The slave ship Thomas departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 12 July 1773 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Thomas; flag: U.S.A. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clarke; Investor: Fletcher. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 12 July 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.

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