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1
Augustus
1778

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

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📅 1 Augustus 1778 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Swift; flag: Great Britain; rig: Barque; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Davenport, William; Captain: Brighouse, William; Investor: Davenport, Christopher; Investor: Earl, Wm; Investor: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Davenport, Thos; Investor: Parker, Jno; Investor: Jennings, Rob; Investor: Fairweather, Pat. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 September 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by United States after enslaved people disembarked.

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