EVENT INFORMATION

8
October
1792

The slave ship Christopher left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 314 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 8 October 1792 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Christopher; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 189. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Molyneux, Thomas; Investor: Molyneux, Thomas; Investor: Leyland, Thomas; Captain: Molyneux, Charles. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 May 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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