EVENT INFORMATION

15
May
1796

The slave ship Abby left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Martinique. About 232 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 15 May 1796 📍 Martinique

Vessel: Abby; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 98. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Murchy, Murdock. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 September 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.

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