EVENT INFORMATION

31
March
1689

The slave ship Henry and William arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 500 people had been taken aboard and approximately 500 arrived.

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📅 31 March 1689 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Henry and William; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 191.9. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Parrish, William. The voyage began at London on 13 December 1687. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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