Slave voyages
📅 2 June 1781
📍 U.S. Virgin Islands
Vessel: Rio Volta; flag: Denmark / Baltic. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hanmer. The voyage began at København on 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Danish West Indies, colony unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%.
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