EVENT INFORMATION

24
September
1790

The slave ship Shirburn Castle departed from Grenada after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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๐Ÿ“… 24 September 1790 ๐Ÿ“ Grenada

Vessel: Shirburn Castle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 130. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Rutson, William; Captain: Preston, Gerrard; Investor: Preston, Gerrard; Investor: Rigby, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 January 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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