Plan of a slave vessel

Dublin Core

Title

Plan of a slave vessel

Subject

Transportation of slaves by ship.

Description

Engravings of two drawings showing how slaves were transported by ship, illustrating an account of a debate on the slave trade in the House of Lords. A lengthy quotation from Captain Pilkington, apparently presented in the debate, forms part of the discussion.

Creator

Anonymous engraving, working from drawings provided by Captain Pilkington.

Source

Illustrated London News, 26 August 1848: 123

Publisher

Lancaster University

Date

1848

Contributor

Coverage

Nineteenth century

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Drawing published in newspaper, with commentary

Comments

Files

1848 slave trade plan Aug 26 p123001.jpg
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Citation

Anonymous engraving, working from drawings provided by Captain Pilkington., “Plan of a slave vessel,” Local History Resources for Schools, accessed March 28, 2024, https://regionalheritage.omeka.net/items/show/23.