EVENT INFORMATION

18
September
1779

The slave ship Rose arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 164 people had been taken aboard and approximately 150 arrived.

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📅 18 September 1779 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Rose; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Captain: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Rose, Joshua; Captain: Wotherspoon, Alex; Investor: Wotherspoon, Alex; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Zwill, Jno; Investor: Houghton, Joshua; Investor: Thompson, Thos; Captain: Jackson, Wm; Investor: Jackson, Wm. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 October 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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