EVENT INFORMATION

6
August
1792

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

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📅 6 August 1792 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Washington; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 134. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gardner, Caleb; Investor: Gardner, Caleb; Captain: Hicks, Barney. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 6 August 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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