EVENT INFORMATION

28
October
1797

The slave ship King George departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Martinique.

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๐Ÿ“… 28 October 1797 ๐Ÿ“ Martinique

Vessel: King George; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 226. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ingram, F; Investor: Butler, Chris; Captain: Rigby, James; Investor: Rigby, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 October 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Benin, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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