“Since a slaver’s insurance covered the mortality of slaves at a predetermined percentage rate of anywhere between 5 to 25 percent, it was not uncommon for captains to throw overboard a mortally ill or deceased slave to protect the rest… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“Since a slaver’s insurance covered the mortality of slaves at a predetermined percentage rate of anywhere between 5 to 25 percent, it was not… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“Despite the new impediments that DeWolf faced, he became more powerful than ever. On December 4, 1795, his ship the Juno sold seventy-five slaves… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“The ship records from this voyage showed that Levi sold 109 slaves for $28,200. In this shipment, there was the death of one male… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“Slaves were considered by slave traders and slaveholders as chattel, pieces of personal or real property owned by individuals. Yet the willful killing of… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“By 1750, Rhode Island was recognized as the nation’s most active trading center for slaves.7 In 1774, Newport was declared the most active city… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“As a highly successful slave trader, James DeWolf owned all of his vessels outright. DeWolf also held 75 percent interest in many other vessels,… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
