EVENT INFORMATION

19
April
1784

The slave ship Brooks left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 619 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 19 April 1784 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Brooks; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 297. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Captain: Carruther, James; Investor: Carruther, James; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Denison, William; Investor: Ingram, F; Captain: Noble, Clement; Investor: Noble, Clement. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 June 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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