EVENT INFORMATION

25
March
1799

The slave ship Betsey arrived with enslaved Africans in Cuba. About 64 people had been taken aboard and approximately 51 arrived.

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📅 25 March 1799 📍 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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