EVENT INFORMATION

5
September
1720

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

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📅 5 September 1720 📍 Montserrat

Vessel: Oldbury; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Henvill, Richard; Investor: Cosly, John; Captain: George, John; Investor: Hawkesworth, Richard; Investor: Rogers; Investor: Baker, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 5 September 1720. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montserrat, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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