EVENT INFORMATION

12
June
1722

The slave ship King Solomon left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 300 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 12 June 1722 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: King Solomon; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.2. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Traharne, Joseph. The voyage began at London on 5 October 1721. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 90 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.3%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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