EVENT INFORMATION

24
April
1794

The slave ship Mary Ann departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 24 April 1794 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Mary Ann; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 197. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Boats, William; Captain: Bushell, Thomas; Investor: Seamen, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 April 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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