EVENT INFORMATION

14
October
1713

The slave ship Oxford left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 491 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 14 October 1713 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Oxford; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 453.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Peake, Samuel. The voyage began at London on 30 April 1713. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port Royal. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.4%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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