When morning came, it was discovered that the Negros had broken their shackles, and were busy in making rafts; upon which afterwards they placed the women and children.

The men attended upon the latter, swimming by their side, whilst they drifted to the island where the crew were.

But what was the sequel?
From an apprehension that the Negros would consume the water and provision, which had been landed, the crew resolved to destroy them as they approached the shore.

They killed between three and four hundred.

Out of the whole cargo only thirty-three were saved, who, on being brought to Kingston, were sold.
It would, however, be to no purpose, he said, to relieve the Slave-trade from this act of barbarity.