EVENT INFORMATION

28
July
1787

The slave ship Pilgrim departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Argentina.

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๐Ÿ“… 28 July 1787 ๐Ÿ“ Argentina

Vessel: Pilgrim; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 259. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: McTaggart, J; Investor: McTaggart, J; Captain: Sloper, C; Investor: Sloper, C. The voyage began at Bristol on 28 July 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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