EVENT INFORMATION

8
May
1704

The slave ship Charles left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 450 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 8 May 1704 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Charles; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Waite, james; Investor: Waite, james; Investor: Paggens, Peter; Captain: King, John. The voyage began at London on 8 September 1703. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.8%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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