EVENT INFORMATION

25
September
1791

The slave ship Fly left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 250 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 25 September 1791 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Fly; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 143. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Creed; Captain: King, Thomas; Investor: King, Thomas; Captain: Calvert; Investor: Calvert; Captain: Coley, Richard; Investor: Coley, Richard; Investor: Camden, William; Captain: Sutton. The voyage began at London on 5 March 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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