EVENT INFORMATION

21
June
1791

The slave ship Alfred arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 316 people had been taken aboard and approximately 297 arrived.

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📅 21 June 1791 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Alfred; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 199. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Williams, David; Investor: Deane, Thomas; Investor: Jones, James; Investor: Stratton, Richard; Investor: Rigge, Thomas; Investor: Watkins, Edward. The voyage began at Bristol on 19 July 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Black River. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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