EVENT INFORMATION

8
February
1788

The slave ship Madam Pookata arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 195 people had been taken aboard and approximately 191 arrived.

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📅 8 February 1788 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Madam Pookata; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 110. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Brown, Thomas; Investor: Brown, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas (Jr); Investor: Rutson, William; Investor: Rigby, Peter; Captain: Dixon, John; Investor: Dixon, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 July 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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