EVENT INFORMATION

6
December
1786

The slave ship Argus arrived with enslaved Africans in Haiti. About 280 people had been taken aboard and approximately 83 arrived.

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📅 6 December 1786 📍 Haiti

Vessel: Argus; flag: France. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Garesché, Daniel; Captain: Fremond, P. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 28 September 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 70.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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