EVENT INFORMATION

5
December
1703

The slave ship Friendship left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 300 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 5 December 1703 ๐Ÿ“ Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Friendship; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 100.5. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Lawrence, Joseph. The voyage began at London on 27 May 1703. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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