EVENT INFORMATION

18
October
1765

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

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📅 18 October 1765 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Squirrel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fisher, Thomas. The voyage began at London on 18 October 1765. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.

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