EVENT INFORMATION

18
February
1707

The slave ship Christianus Quintus (a) Christian V began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to U.S. Virgin Islands.

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📅 18 February 1707 📍 U.S. Virgin Islands

Vessel: Christianus Quintus (a) Christian V; flag: Denmark / Baltic. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boomfeldt, N C; Investor: Vestindisk-guineiske Kompagni. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Christiansborg (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Thomas. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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