EVENT INFORMATION

19
November
1798

The slave ship Betsey arrived with enslaved Africans in U.S. Virgin Islands. About 335 people had been taken aboard and approximately 311 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 19 November 1798 ๐Ÿ“ U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 190. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bolton, John; Captain: Mosson, Edward. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 March 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after enslaved people disembarked.

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