EVENT INFORMATION

19
July
1773

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

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๐Ÿ“… 19 July 1773 ๐Ÿ“ Grenada

Vessel: Polly; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Elliott, Robert; Investor: Elliott, Robert; Investor: Mason. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 19 July 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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