EVENT INFORMATION

12
January
1795

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

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๐Ÿ“… 12 January 1795 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Toms; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 312. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Leyland, Thomas; Investor: Molyneaux, Thomas; Captain: Whittle, John; Investor: Whittle, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 January 1795. 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: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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