EVENT INFORMATION

10
December
1797

The slave ship Augustus completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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๐Ÿ“… 10 December 1797 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Augustus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 229. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Titherington, John; Captain: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Bennett, Edward; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Investor: Cullen, Michael; Investor: Jackson, Jonathan; Investor: Thornley, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 March 1797. 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: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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