EVENT INFORMATION

19
February
1787

The slave ship Fly left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Antigua and Barbuda. About 68 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 19 February 1787 📍 Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: Fly; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 27. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kennedy, John; Investor: Rogers, James; Captain: Rogers, Richard. The voyage began at Bristol on 13 October 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sherbro (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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