EVENT INFORMATION

24
April
1790

The slave ship Clemison arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 300 people had been taken aboard and approximately 278 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 24 April 1790 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Clemison; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 247. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bent, Robert; Investor: Bent, Ellis; Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Dickenson, Thomas; Captain: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Matthews, Joseph; Captain: Carson, John; Investor: Carson, John; Captain: Christian, Edward. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 May 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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