EVENT INFORMATION

6
May
1715

The slave ship Smith Frigate departed from Barbados after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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📅 6 May 1715 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Smith Frigate; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Riding, John; Captain: Taylor, John; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 9 March 1714. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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