EVENT INFORMATION

13
May
1797

The slave ship Martha arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 395 people had been taken aboard and approximately 362 arrived.

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📅 13 May 1797 📍 Guyana

Vessel: Martha; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 250. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Colley, Jas Eckly; Investor: Colley, Jas Eckly; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Kewley; Investor: Kewley, Patrick; Captain: Harold, Thomas; Investor: Harold, Thomas; Captain: Worthington, Matthew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 May 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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