EVENT INFORMATION

11
October
1796

The slave ship Pilgrim left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 425 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 11 October 1796 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Pilgrim; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 291. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Parkinson, John; Investor: Parkinson, John; Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Clarke, Thomas; Investor: Clarke, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 July 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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