EVENT INFORMATION

4
October
1796

The slave ship Eliza Jane departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to U.S. Virgin Islands.

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📅 4 October 1796 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Eliza Jane; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 118. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hayward, Daniel; Investor: Sellar, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 October 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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