EVENT INFORMATION

8
April
1783

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

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๐Ÿ“… 8 April 1783 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Neptune; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 216. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Earle, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Ansdell, Thomas; Captain: Jolly, Thomas; Investor: Jolly, Thomas; Investor: Beale, Benjamin; Investor: Earle, William (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 30 January 1782. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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