EVENT INFORMATION

18
February
1776

The slave ship Roebuck arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 330 people had been taken aboard and approximately 310 arrived.

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📅 18 February 1776 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Roebuck; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gullan, Thomas; Investor: Hamilton, D; Investor: Coghlan. The voyage began at Bristol on 28 February 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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