EVENT INFORMATION

17
July
1830

The slave ship Rubis left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward U.S. Virgin Islands. About 490 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 July 1830 ๐Ÿ“ 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.

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