EVENT INFORMATION

6
August
1803

The slave ship Ford arrived with enslaved Africans in Trinidad and Tobago. About 310 people had been taken aboard and approximately 279 arrived.

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📅 6 August 1803 📍 Trinidad and Tobago

Vessel: Ford; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 293. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Williams, William; Investor: Williams, William; Investor: Ingram, F; Captain: Rigby, James; Investor: Rigby, James; Investor: Ingram, William; Investor: Butler, Richard; Captain: Hackney, Alexander. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 October 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Trinidad, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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