EVENT INFORMATION

1
February
1789

The slave ship Gipsey left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Grenada. About 410 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 1 February 1789 📍 Grenada

Vessel: Gipsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 147. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Gregson, James; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Johnston, Thomas; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Wilson, Edward; Captain: Taylor, Christopher. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 June 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 72.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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