EVENT INFORMATION

19
February
1798

The slave ship Fisher arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 337 people had been taken aboard and approximately 331 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 19 February 1798 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Fisher; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 205. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Moss, Thomas; Captain: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Payne, Thomas; Investor: Moss, William; Investor: Moss, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 September 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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