EVENT INFORMATION

27
October
1778

The slave ship Valiant completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 27 October 1778 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Valiant; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Anderson, J; Investor: Anderson, J; Investor: Ruscomb, James; Captain: Fraser, James; Investor: Fraser, James; Investor: Pierce, James. The voyage began at Bristol on 9 November 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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