EVENT INFORMATION

22
April
1798

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

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📅 22 April 1798 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Indian; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 210. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Shaw, John; Captain: Pearson, Richard; Investor: Lightbody, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 April 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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