EVENT INFORMATION

29
January
1785

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

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📅 29 January 1785 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Golden Age; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 377. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Earle, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Investor: Hinde, Thomas; Captain: Fayrer, Joseph; Investor: Fayrer, Joseph; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Jolly, Thomas; Investor: Jolly, Thomas; Investor: Leyland, Thomas; Investor: Earle, William (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 October 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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