EVENT INFORMATION

7
December
1785

The slave ship Betty departed from Dominica after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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📅 7 December 1785 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Betty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Captain: Backhouse, Gerard; Investor: Backhouse, Gerard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 April 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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