Historical Profile of Joseph Denman, Namesake of Denman Island

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Joseph Denman, a Royal Navy officer known for his efforts to suppress the slave trade in the 19th century, was the namesake of Denman Island. He commanded the Pacific Station from 1864 to 1866 and was noted for capturing multiple slave ships and negotiating abolition in the Gallinas Territory.

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• “Denman Island is named in honour of Joseph Denman... Born on June 23, 1810... noted for his ability to capture slave ships to end the slave trade... He continued this legendary run of capturing slave ships... He also destroyed the slave-holding depots on the island.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 23rd, 2019 (May 23rd, 2019)

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