EVENT INFORMATION

20
August
1792

The slave ship Eagle began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 20 August 1792 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Eagle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 227. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Collow, William; Captain: Campbell, Patrick; Captain: McElheran, David. The voyage began at Cowes on 5 July 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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