EVENT INFORMATION

17
October
1724

The slave ship Chester arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 250 people had been taken aboard and approximately 200 arrived.

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📅 17 October 1724 📍 Barbados

Vessel: Chester; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Maddox, John; Investor: Baker, John (Jr). The voyage began at Bristol on 27 March 1724. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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