EVENT INFORMATION

22
January
1708

The slave ship Happy Return arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 200 people had been taken aboard and approximately 162 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 22 January 1708 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Happy Return; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Way, Joseph; Captain: Morgan, Francis. The voyage began at Bristol on 3 September 1707. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 19.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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