EVENT INFORMATION

22
January
1717

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

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📅 22 January 1717 📍 Haiti

Vessel: Ruby; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: David (l'Aîné); Investor: Compagnie du Sénégal. The voyage began at Honfleur on 22 January 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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