The slave ship Rubis began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to U.S. Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Rubis; flag: France; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 149. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Amouroux, Jean-Baptiste; Captain: Hignard, Joseph; Captain: Grellier, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 26 April 1830. 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.