EVENT INFORMATION

9
April
1776

The slave ship Swift departed from Dominica after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

← Back to Dashboard
๐Ÿ“… 9 April 1776 ๐Ÿ“ Dominica

Vessel: Swift; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Parker, John; Captain: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Lace, Ambr; Captain: Brighouse, William; Captain: Jenkinson, William; Investor: Jenkinson, William; Captain: Black, Patrick; Investor: Black, Patrick; Captain: Jennings, Rob; Investor: Jennings, Rob; Investor: Davenport, Christopher; Captain: Seaton, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 August 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

Log in to like or bookmark this story.
๐Ÿ”– Bookmark