EVENT INFORMATION

20
February
1799

The slave ship Eagle left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Trinidad and Tobago. About 359 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 20 February 1799 📍 Trinidad and Tobago

Vessel: Eagle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton; Investor: Tarleton; Captain: Mills, Michael; Investor: Backhouse. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 July 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Trinidad, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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