EVENT INFORMATION

8
January
1714

The slave ship Saint Mark began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

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📅 8 January 1714 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Saint Mark; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Solgard, Peter; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 5 November 1713. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.8%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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