EVENT INFORMATION

8
February
1786

The slave ship Gascoyne left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. About 639 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 8 February 1786 ๐Ÿ“ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Vessel: Gascoyne; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 294. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gregson, John; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Comberbach, Peter; Investor: Comberbach, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 March 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 19.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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