EVENT INFORMATION

29
July
1789

The slave ship Eliza arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 283 people had been taken aboard and approximately 210 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 29 July 1789 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Eliza; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 192. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, T; Captain: Bowen, Richard; Investor: Rigge, Thomas; Investor: Harford, Charles; Captain: Bullock, Edward. The voyage began at Bristol on 4 March 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 26.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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