EVENT INFORMATION

17
December
1784

The slave ship Iris departed from Jamaica after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 December 1784 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 268. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Backhouse, Thomas; Investor: Rutson, William; Investor: Dickson, William; Captain: Holliday, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 November 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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