EVENT INFORMATION

15
January
1795

The slave ship Duke of Buccleugh began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

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📅 15 January 1795 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Duke of Buccleugh; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 239. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Anderson, John; Investor: Anderson, Alexander; Captain: McLean, John. The voyage began at London on 15 July 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bance/Bunce Island (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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