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Brown Family's First Slave Trading Involvement
The first slave ship set sail from Providence, one sent by the Brown brothers' father, Captain James Brown, to Africa. It was the family's first involvement with the slave trade and was moderately successful finacially. -
The Brown Family's Second Slave Trading Involvement
The family has their second turn in the slaving industry in helping with the outfitting of another ship, this time called Wheel of Fortune. The ship ended up being captured by a French privateer, a bit of a financial loss for the family. -
The Sally Leaves Newport
This is the date when the Sally left Newport, Rhode Island and started its journey to Africa. -
Sally's Arrival in West Africa
On this date, the Sally arrived in West Africa right on the coast of what is present-day Guinea. For the following nine months, Captain Hopkins cruised the coast, picking up slaves here and there and making trades with European merchants. -
Captain Hopkins Buys His Last Slave
After nine harrowing months on the coast, Captain Hopkins bought his last slave. His ultimate total of slave purchases was at 196, but 19 had previously perished and one was left for dead when the boat left the coast so only 176 were on board. -
A Slave Uprising Occurs on the Sally
Eight days out to sea, a slave uprising occured on the boat. The crew members ended up shooting, killing eight slaves, and severely injuring several others. -
The Brown Brothers Write to Hopkins
The Brown brothers sent a return letter to Captain Hopkins on this date, stating that they were disappointed he lost many of the slaves but glad that Hopkins himself was alive.
