EVENT INFORMATION

23
October
1798

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

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๐Ÿ“… 23 October 1798 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Alexander; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 383. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Titherington, John; Captain: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Smith, Bryan; Captain: Cockerill, William; Investor: Cockerill, William; Investor: Parry, John; Investor: Bennett, Edward. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 October 1798. 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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