EVENT INFORMATION

18
December
1798

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

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📅 18 December 1798 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Eliza; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 102. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Coggeshall, Henry; Investor: Coggeshal, John; Captain: Champlin, John; Investor: Champlin, John. The voyage began at Newport on 18 December 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 33.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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