EVENT INFORMATION

10
April
1714

The slave ship Saint Mark left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 280 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 10 April 1714 ๐Ÿ“ 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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