EVENT INFORMATION

17
October
1802

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

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📅 17 October 1802 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Johns; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 264. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lowther, John; Investor: Cumpsty, John; Captain: Nunns, John; Investor: Nunns, John; Captain: Engledue, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 October 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Thomas. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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