EVENT INFORMATION

26
May
1716

The slave ship George departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Argentina.

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๐Ÿ“… 26 May 1716 ๐Ÿ“ Argentina

Vessel: George; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 398.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: South Sea Company; Captain: Malthus. The voyage began at London on 26 May 1716. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 59.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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