EVENT INFORMATION

17
July
1782

The slave ship Eagle completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to British Virgin Islands.

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📅 17 July 1782 📍 British Virgin Islands

Vessel: Eagle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Gregson, James; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Investor: Wilson, Edward; Investor: Falkmer, Edward; Captain: Heblethwaite, John; Investor: Heblethwaite, John; Investor: Wickstead, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 July 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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