EVENT INFORMATION

17
February
1716

The slave ship Gracieuse arrived with enslaved Africans in French Guiana. About 230 people had been taken aboard and approximately 125 arrived.

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📅 17 February 1716 📍 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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