EVENT INFORMATION

30
May
1716

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

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📅 30 May 1716 📍 Jamaica

Vessel: Catherine; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 347.5. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Heartsease, Samuel; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 30 May 1716. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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