EVENT INFORMATION

6
April
1776

The slave ship Marquis of Rockingham left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 359 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 6 April 1776 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Marquis of Rockingham; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Captain: Charles, Jas; Investor: Charles, Jas; Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Heywood, Arthur; Investor: Carruther, James; Investor: Hughes, Benjamin Francis. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 June 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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