EVENT INFORMATION

31
July
1799

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

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📅 31 July 1799 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Young William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 455. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Captain: Carshore, Joseph; Investor: Carshore, Joseph; Captain: Toben, John; Investor: Toben, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 31 July 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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