EVENT INFORMATION

17
August
1715

The slave ship Royal Africa arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 215 people had been taken aboard and approximately 208 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 August 1715 ๐Ÿ“ Barbados

Vessel: Royal Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Hereford, Nurse; Captain: Foot, Samuel. The voyage began at London on 1 December 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: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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