EVENT INFORMATION

28
February
1798

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

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📅 28 February 1798 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Ann; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wilson, Charles; Investor: Wilson, Charles; Captain: Colley, Jas Eckly; Investor: Colley, Jas Eckly; Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Captain: Webster, John; Investor: Webster, John; Captain: Muir, John; Investor: Muir, John; Captain: Siller, John; Investor: Siller, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 February 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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