EVENT INFORMATION

12
October
1715

The slave ship Gracieuse left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward French Guiana. About 230 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 12 October 1715 ๐Ÿ“ French Guiana

Vessel: Gracieuse; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Robin; Investor: Robin; Captain: Cazalis, Jean-Bernard. The voyage began at Nantes on 27 March 1715. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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