EVENT INFORMATION

28
November
1695

The slave ship John arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 133 people had been taken aboard and approximately 131 arrived.

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📅 28 November 1695 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: John; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 47.2. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wade, William; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 8 December 1694. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sherbro (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.

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