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29
October
1720

The slave ship Espérance left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 97 people had been taken aboard.

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Slave voyages 📅 29 October 1720 📍 Haiti

Vessel: Espérance; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Luynes, Augustin de; Captain: Bellinger, François. The voyage began at Nantes on 5 May 1720. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Little Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.0%. Recorded outcome: Condemned - unspecified.

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