EVENT INFORMATION

16
July
1787

The slave ship Breton began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

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๐Ÿ“… 16 July 1787 ๐Ÿ“ Haiti

Vessel: Breton; flag: France; rig: Fragata. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Delahaye; Captain: Guesdon. The voyage began at Lorient on 22 December 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ibo (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint-Marc. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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