EVENT INFORMATION

6
April
1783

The slave ship Rodney departed from U.S. Virgin Islands after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

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📅 6 April 1783 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Rodney; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 290. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Earle, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Davenport, William; Captain: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Earle, William (Jr); Captain: Bowden, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 August 1782. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Thomas. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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