EVENT INFORMATION

23
November
1793

The slave ship Tom arrived with enslaved Africans in U.S. Virgin Islands. About 236 people had been taken aboard and approximately 216 arrived.

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📅 23 November 1793 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Tom; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 143. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Molyneux, Thomas; Investor: Molyneux, Thomas; Investor: Leyland, Thomas; Captain: Brine, John; Investor: Brine, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 January 1793. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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