Ann, William English, Newport to Africa, 1772

Item

Year

1772

Title

Ann, William English, Newport to Africa, 1772

Vessel name

Vessel type

Brigantine

Captain / Master

William English

Owner (cargo)

Lopez & Rivera

Anchor

Newport, Rhode Island (USA)

Destination

Africa

Cargo

99 hogsheads and 14 tons of New England rum, 8 quarter casks of Lisbon wine, 3 1/2 barrels of Madeira wine, 19 kegs of cordials, 2 tons of loaf sugar, 2 barrels of brown sugar, 1 barrel of molasses, 1 barrel of vinegar, 12 barrels of flour, 7 casks of peas, 6 barrels of tar, 4 barrels of pitch, 2 barrels of turpentine, 11 barrels of pork, 12 barrels of beef, 30 sheep, 39 turkeys, 28 geese, 21 ducks and provender.
Also: tobacco, coffee, chocolate, bread, potatoes, and soap.

Chronology

Bill of lading: November 27, 1772

Details

1/3 on account and risk of Rivera
2/3 on account and risk of Lopez

Access points: locations

Access points: persons

Access points: goods

Sources

American Jewish Historical Society, box 5, folder 31, doc. 16, file 16 and 18 (from Newport Historical Society, Shipping Book of Aaron Lopez. 1771-1773)

Author

Lara Rodrigues

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