EVENT INFORMATION

28
April
1792

The slave ship Trelawney arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 333 people had been taken aboard and approximately 313 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 28 April 1792 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Trelawney; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 319. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Purnell, John; Investor: Purnell, John; Investor: Rogers, James; Investor: Blake, Richard; Captain: Crangle, Michael; Captain: King, Thomas; Investor: King, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 28 July 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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