EVENT INFORMATION

18
May
1717

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

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๐Ÿ“… 18 May 1717 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Evelyn; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hereford, Nurse; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 18 May 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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