EVENT INFORMATION

23
March
1797

The slave ship Eagle arrived with enslaved Africans in U.S. Virgin Islands. About 390 people had been taken aboard and approximately 357 arrived.

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📅 23 March 1797 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Eagle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 228. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wright, Reuben; Investor: Wright, Reuben; Investor: Welsh, James; Captain: Abraham, Ralph; Investor: Abraham, Ralph; Investor: Moore, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 October 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after enslaved people disembarked.

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