EVENT INFORMATION

7
May
1798

The slave ship Brooks arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 487 people had been taken aboard and approximately 446 arrived.

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📅 7 May 1798 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Brooks; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 319. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Dickenson, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, John; Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Harper, William; Investor: Tarleton, Clayton; Investor: Brade, Robert; Captain: Hewan, John; Investor: Hewan, John; Captain: Richards, John; Investor: Tarleton, Jane; Investor: Falkmer, Edward; Investor: Watts, George Warren; Captain: Williams, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 August 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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