EVENT INFORMATION

1
October
1708

The slave ship Charles left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 480 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 1 October 1708 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Charles; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, William; Investor: Milner, Isaac; Captain: King, John. The voyage began at London on 3 November 1707. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.1%.

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