Ann, William English, Newport to Africa, 1772

Year: 1772
Title: Ann, William English, Newport to Africa, 1772
Vessel name: Ann
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: Africa; Newport, Rhode Island (USA)
Access points: persons: English, William
Access points: goods: Animals; Bread; Chocolate; Coffee; Grain and flour; Meat; Molasses; Naval stores; Rum; Spirits and liquors; Soap; Sugar; Tobacco; Vegetables and legumes; Vinegar; Wine
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