EVENT INFORMATION

23
January
1723

The slave ship Sherbrow Gally left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 350 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 23 January 1723 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Sherbrow Gally; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 123.4. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Brydges, Thomas. The voyage began at London on 2 August 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 60 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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