EVENT INFORMATION

24
April
1774

The slave ship Laurel departed from Jamaica after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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📅 24 April 1774 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Laurel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: White, John; Investor: White, John; Captain: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Matthews, Joseph; Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Foxcroft, Thomas; Captain: Welch, James; Investor: Welch, James; Investor: Rose, Joshua; Investor: Salthouse, John; Investor: Greyson, Edward; Investor: Powell, Foliot. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 April 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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