EVENT INFORMATION

24
February
1682

The slave ship Eaglet arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 146 people had been taken aboard and approximately 119 arrived.

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📅 24 February 1682 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Eaglet; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Waugh, John. The voyage began at London on 5 July 1681. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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