EVENT INFORMATION

18
August
1791

The slave ship Molly began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Grenada.

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📅 18 August 1791 📍 Grenada

Vessel: Molly; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 130. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Watson, W; Investor: Sawrey, James; Investor: Worswick, Robert; Captain: Jones, Richard. The voyage began at Lancaster on 4 June 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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