EVENT INFORMATION

18
October
1792

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

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๐Ÿ“… 18 October 1792 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Roman Emperor; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 273. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, James; Captain: Langley, John; Captain: Adamson. The voyage began at Bristol on 15 August 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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