Joe Rogan Experience #2556 - Siddharth Kara · Aired Sep 22, 2026
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The Zorg set sail in October 1780.
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The date is off by about a year. The Understanding Slavery Initiative records that the Dutch ship was seized by the British off West Africa in 1781 and bought by Liverpool owners, then left Sao Tome for Jamaica on 6 September 1781 after loading captives on the African coast that August. The killings took place between 29 November and 1 December 1781, and the ship reached Black River, Jamaica on 22 December 1781. No October 1780 sailing is documented for this voyage.
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Is it true that the Zorg set sail in October 1780?
No, not as stated. The date is off by about a year. The Understanding Slavery Initiative records that the Dutch ship was seized by the British off West Africa in 1781 and bought by Liverpool owners, then left Sao Tome for Jamaica on 6 September 1781 after loading captives on the African coast that August. Siddharth Kara said it (matched by voice) on Joe Rogan Experience #2556 - Siddharth Kara, aired Sep 22, 2026, at 58:01. The supporting source is understandingslavery.com, linked below.
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