EVENT INFORMATION

8
December
1715

The slave ship James and Richard departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Antigua and Barbuda.

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📅 8 December 1715 📍 Antigua and Barbuda

Vessel: James and Richard; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gildart, Richard; Captain: Jump, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 December 1715. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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