EVENT INFORMATION

10
December
1791

The slave ship Brooks left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Dominica. About 432 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 10 December 1791 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Brooks; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 319. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Harper, William; Captain: Hauitt, George; Investor: Hauitt, George; Investor: Brade, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 July 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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