Slavery

Memorial: M845

Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain William Torbett d. 1758

Location

St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain William Torbett, killed at Kingston, Jamaica 12 June 1758'

Details

People

Torbett, William
Age:
Date of Death: 12/6/1758
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 299. An officer of this name commanded the 'Molly' on a slaving voyage from Liverpool to West Africa in 1755.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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