EVENT INFORMATION

29
November
1759

The slave ship Marygold left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward U.S. Virgin Islands. About 135 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 29 November 1759 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Marygold; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Taylor, Teackle; Investor: Taylor, Teackle; Investor: Vernon,Wm; Investor: Vernon, Samuel; Captain: Taylor Thom; Investor: Taylor Thom. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 1759. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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