EVENT INFORMATION

30
August
1803

The slave ship Morning Star departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Cuba.

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📅 30 August 1803 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Morning Star; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 58. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Richmond, William; Captain: Moores, Thomas M; Investor: Moores, Thomas M. The voyage began at Bristol (RI) on 30 August 1803. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana.

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