EVENT INFORMATION

26
February
1799

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

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📅 26 February 1799 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Ranger; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 55. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tanner, John; Captain: Ambrose, Robert; Investor: Ambrose, Robert. The voyage began at Newport on 26 February 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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