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Browns and the Slave Trade

By Witnez
  • The Brown's Frst Recorded Involvement in Slave Tading

    The Brown's Frst Recorded Involvement in Slave Tading

    The vessel, the Mary, was the first slave ship to sail from Providence.
  • Brown's Next Involvement in Slave Trading

    Brown's Next Involvement in Slave Trading

    This ship, known as the Wheel of Fortune, was captured by a French privateer, causing the Brown's to lose much of their investment.
  • The Sally Begins its Voyage

    The Sally Begins its Voyage

    The Sally leaves Newport for Africa.
  • The Sally Arrives in West Africa

    The Sally Arrives in West Africa

    Captian Hopkins arrived on the coast of what is now Guinea to collect slaves to take across the Middle Passage.
  • The Last Slaves

    The Last Slaves

    The last two dozen surviving slaves are sold at Antigua.
  • Captian Hopkins purchases his last slave.

    Captian Hopkins purchases his last slave.

    Hopkins purchased a total of 196 slaves for the journey.
  • Slave Rebellion

    Slave Rebellion

    When the slaves rebelled, Hopkins suppressed the uprising by firing at the slaves. A total of eight slaves were killed.