EVENT INFORMATION

3
May
1713

The slave ship Swift left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 147 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 3 May 1713 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Swift; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lutwidge, Thomas; Captain: Rumball, Thomas; Investor: Rumball, Thomas. The voyage began at Whitehaven on 2 November 1712. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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