EVENT INFORMATION

12
May
1797

The slave ship Saint Phillip arrived with enslaved Africans in U.S. Virgin Islands. About 329 people had been taken aboard and approximately 301 arrived.

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📅 12 May 1797 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Saint Phillip; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 173. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Carson, John; Investor: Carson, John; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Captain: Forbes, William; Investor: Forbes, William; Captain: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Taylor, Michael; Captain: Jones, John. 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: Voyage completed as intended.

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