EVENT INFORMATION

16
October
1794

The slave ship Betsey left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 317 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 16 October 1794 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 190. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Captain: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Seaman, Thomas; Captain: Corran, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 May 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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