West India Dock co.

3.1 million enslaved people trafficked to the British colonies

Company formed to undertake the building of the first wet docks on the Thames c. 1800, now the site of Canary Wharf, with a monopoly over the landing of tropical produce, notably sugar.

Economic Sector: Infrastructure

Region: England

Category: Business

Description of activities

Company formed to undertake the building of the first wet docks on the Thames, now the site of Canary Wharf, with a monopoly over the landing of tropical produce, notably sugar.

Associated with slave trading: No

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Individuals (1)

P_10433_2770 - Thomas Hughan

Role: Director

Locations

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