EVENT INFORMATION

30
December
1785

The slave ship Telemachus arrived with enslaved Africans in U.S. Virgin Islands. About 133 people had been taken aboard and approximately 122 arrived.

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📅 30 December 1785 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Telemachus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 453.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Wilkinson, John; Investor: Baker, Peter. The voyage began at St Thomas on 1785. 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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