EVENT INFORMATION

6
January
1784

The slave ship Africa arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 650 people had been taken aboard and approximately 603 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 6 January 1784 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 370.6. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Charles, James; Investor: Charles, James; Investor: Heywood. The voyage began at London on 8 April 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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