EVENT INFORMATION

12
August
1751

The slave ship Vigilant arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 148 people had been taken aboard and approximately 131 arrived.

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📅 12 August 1751 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Vigilant; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Bridge, John; Investor: Bridge, John; Investor: Drinkwater, George; Investor: Kennion, John; Investor: Oldham, Isaac; Captain: Leay, Peter; Investor: Leay, Peter; Investor: Holmer, Peter; Investor: Torbett, Alex; Investor: Newhouse, Joshua; Captain: Freeman, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 November 1750. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.

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