EVENT INFORMATION

7
April
1796

The slave ship Thomas left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 322 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 7 April 1796 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 193. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Colley, Jas Eckly; Investor: Colley, Jas Eckly; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Aspinall, William; Captain: Spencer, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 September 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.

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