colin kemp is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £70,000 to build a memorial to the West Africa Squadron
- Chichester West Sussex
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In 1807 Britain was the first country to ban the evil trade of slavery. We used the power of the Royal Navy, in the shape of the West Africa Squadron, to enforce that ban. From 1807 - 1867 the West Africa Squadron seized over 1600 slave ships and freed 150,000 Africans who were destined for a life of slavery in North America or Brazil.
The cost to Britain was the lives of nearly 1600 Royal Navy sailors and financially 2% of the UK's total GDP. So Britain was the first nation to ban slavery, we used our own ships, men and money to enforce this ban globally.
The planned memorial, to be based in Portsmouth, will remember the sailors who gave their lives to free slaves and it will commemorate the fact that Britain was the first nation to ban slavery.
You can view more information about the project on our website.
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- 15 days ago
colin kemp
15 days agoThe memorial to the men of the West Africa Squadron is now complete - now we need to find the right location !
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- 2 months ago
colin kemp
2 months agoVincent has added the real shackles to the statue and the effect is chilling !
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- 3 months ago
colin kemp
3 months agoThe maquette mounted on marble
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George Trefgarne
Dec 15, 2024
£100.00
Anonymous
Dec 9, 2024
£150.00
Nick Prosser
Dec 4, 2024
Worth remembering.
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Paul Chamberlain
Nov 25, 2024
This is a worthy project to support. While the word slavery evokes much emotion, it is important to remember the many men who fought hard to abolish the practice, and to remember their sacrifice.
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David Semple
Nov 23, 2024
Good luck with this. People need to know the country’s involvement
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Anonymous
Oct 27, 2024
A second small contribution towards your splendid project.
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Anon
Oct 24, 2024
A very worthy cause and a reminder of the real history that many prefer to ignore!
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