EVENT INFORMATION

8
June
1796

The slave ship Rosamond left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Dominica. About 323 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 8 June 1796 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Rosamond; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 194. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Penny, James (Jr); Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Captain: Lace, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 October 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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