EVENT INFORMATION

8
December
1796

The slave ship Mary Ann arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 317 people had been taken aboard and approximately 287 arrived.

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📅 8 December 1796 📍 Dominica

Vessel: Mary Ann; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 197. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Heathcoat, William; Captain: Stothart, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 May 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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