The Jesus of Lübeck was initially a 700-ton sailing vessel built in Lübeck, Germany, in the early 16th century. In 1540, King Henry VIII of England acquired the ship to enhance his fleet, and it saw action during the 1545 French invasion of the Isle of Wight. However, after sustaining damage, the ship was chartered … Continue reading How Africans Were Lured into the First Slave Ship’ Jesus of Lubeck