EVENT INFORMATION

1
April
1717

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

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๐Ÿ“… 1 April 1717 ๐Ÿ“ Argentina

Vessel: Thomas and Deborah; flag: Great Britain; rig: Buque; estimated standardized tonnage: 281.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Spencer, George; Captain: Norton, John; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 1 April 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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