EVENT INFORMATION

23
July
1700

The slave ship Happy Return departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 23 July 1700 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Happy Return; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lewis, John; Investor: Mears, Jacob; Captain: Norwood, Benjamin; Investor: Norwood, Benjamin. The voyage began at Jamaica, place unspecified on 23 July 1700. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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