EVENT INFORMATION

15
June
1784

The slave ship Benson arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 328 people had been taken aboard and approximately 300 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 15 June 1784 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Benson; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 169. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dickson, William; Captain: Ross, Henry; Investor: Ross, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 June 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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