EVENT INFORMATION

25
May
1792

The slave ship Thomas departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 25 May 1792 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 193. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Colley, Jas Eckly; Investor: Colley, Jas Eckly; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Captain: Boys, William; Investor: Boys, William; Captain: Jackson, William; Investor: Jackson, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 25 May 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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