EVENT INFORMATION

19
June
1798

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

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📅 19 June 1798 📍 Martinique

Vessel: Gambia; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 167. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Miles; Captain: McDonald, James. The voyage began at London on 19 June 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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