EVENT INFORMATION

5
November
1776

The slave ship Matty and Betty completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 5 November 1776 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Matty and Betty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Melling, Thomas; Investor: Melling, Thomas; Investor: Ratcliff, T. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 August 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Grand Mesurado (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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