EVENT INFORMATION

10
July
1788

The slave ship Gascoyne arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 547 people had been taken aboard and approximately 501 arrived.

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📅 10 July 1788 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Gascoyne; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 294. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Gregson, James; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Investor: Wilson, Edward; Captain: Comberbach, Peter; Investor: Comberbach, Peter; Investor: Gregson, William (Sr); Investor: Black, Andrew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 February 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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