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7
Augustus
1792

The slave ship Shirburn Castle arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 235 people had been taken aboard and approximately 229 arrived.

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📅 7 Augustus 1792 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Shirburn Castle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 141. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Captain: Foulkes, John; Investor: Rutson, William; Captain: Preston, Gerrard; Investor: Preston, Gerrard; Investor: Rigby, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 January 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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