EVENT INFORMATION

8
June
1737

The slave ship Grevinden af Laurvigen departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to U.S. Virgin Islands.

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📅 8 June 1737 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Grevinden af Laurvigen; flag: Denmark / Baltic. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Holst, J N. The voyage began at København on 8 June 1737. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Madagascar (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Thomas. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 50.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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