EVENT INFORMATION

3
November
1798

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

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๐Ÿ“… 3 November 1798 ๐Ÿ“ Cuba

Vessel: Betsey; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 65. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Woodman, Richard; Investor: Woodman, Richard; Captain: Williams, Daniel. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 3 November 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%.

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