EVENT INFORMATION

17
December
1709

The slave ship Martha departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

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📅 17 December 1709 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Martha; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Millner, Isaac; Captain: Sorrell, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 17 December 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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