EVENT INFORMATION

17
July
1778

The slave ship Constantine left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 430 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 July 1778 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Constantine; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hamilton, D; Investor: Hamilton, D; Captain: Robe, Archibald; Investor: Robe, Archibald. The voyage began at Bristol on 2 February 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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