St. Kitts
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By the 1640s the English gain the upper hand on St. Christophe. When the English are predominant, this English name for the island is commonly used. The island develops a significant port that does a thriving trade with all nationalities.
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Basseterre
Basseterre is the largest and strongest city in the Caribbee Islands, an outpost for English royal navy and privateers alike. It also serves as a strong trading port, where respectful French and Dutch traders do all kinds of business.
Timeline
23-24 Jan 1725:
- Arrived overnight
- Geoffrey de Saloman released from a gibbet, secures passage to Port-de-Paix aboard Graceful Dame
- Sold 2 tuns cotton; purchased 2 tuns English goods
