EVENT INFORMATION

5
July
1793

The slave ship Backhouse arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 296 people had been taken aboard and approximately 278 arrived.

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📅 5 July 1793 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Backhouse; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 195. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Harrocks, James; Captain: Pele, Michael. The voyage began at Liverpool on 27 October 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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