EVENT INFORMATION

4
February
1797

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

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๐Ÿ“… 4 February 1797 ๐Ÿ“ U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Mersey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 212. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Johnson, Robert; Investor: Johnson, Robert; Captain: Jones, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 May 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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