EVENT INFORMATION

31
March
1785

The slave ship Royal Charlotte arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 412 people had been taken aboard and approximately 377 arrived.

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📅 31 March 1785 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Royal Charlotte; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 237. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jackson, Joseph; Investor: Collard, John; Captain: Witherage, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 19 August 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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