EVENT INFORMATION

20
December
1788

The slave ship Chambres left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 238 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 20 December 1788 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Chambres; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 233. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hird, James; Investor: Hird, James; Investor: Jones, John C; Investor: Welsh, Robert; Captain: Young, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 October 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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