EVENT INFORMATION

18
October
1773

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

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๐Ÿ“… 18 October 1773 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nicholas, Edward; Captain: Nicholson, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 18 October 1773. 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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