EVENT INFORMATION

28
August
1700

The slave ship Laurel arrived with enslaved Africans in Antigua and Barbuda. About 132 people had been taken aboard and approximately 92 arrived.

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📅 28 August 1700 📍 Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: Laurel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Marsh, Stephen. The voyage began at London on 1700. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Alampo (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.

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