EVENT INFORMATION

14
January
1803

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

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📅 14 January 1803 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: McDowal, Samuel; Investor: Twemlow, Thomas; Captain: Pitts, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 January 1803. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Thomas. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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