EVENT INFORMATION

6
October
1802

The slave ship Princess Amelia arrived with enslaved Africans in U.S. Virgin Islands. About 310 people had been taken aboard and approximately 279 arrived.

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📅 6 October 1802 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Princess Amelia; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 330. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: McGauley James; Investor: McGauley James; Captain: Mullion, Thomas; Investor: Mullion, Thomas; Captain: Livingston; Investor: Livingston; Captain: Huson, Thomas; Investor: Huson, Thomas; Captain: Browne, James; Investor: Browne, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 April 1802. 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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