EVENT INFORMATION

28
August
1784

The slave ship Essex completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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📅 28 August 1784 📍 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Galley, Jno; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Finlow, James; Captain: Potter, Peter; Investor: Potter, Peter; Investor: Beale, Benjamin; Captain: Cazneau, Benj; Investor: Cazneau, Benj; Investor: Middleton, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 13 June 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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