3.1 million enslaved people trafficked to the British colonies

‘Gillespie’ was co-owner with [John] Shoolbred (q.v.) of a slaving voyage from London by the ship Thames to Whydah/Ouidah and Demerara in 1800. ‘J. Gillespy’ was shown as the owner of the ship Thames in Lloyd’s Register 1798 with J. Shoolbred. He has not been further identified.