Episode 2 of 3
Travel to Lokoja
- When
- 1841-1842
- Where
- Lokoja
- Part of
- Niger expedition of 1841
Three British iron steam vessels traveled to Lokoja, the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers, to establish a center for trade.
The expedition used three British iron steam vessels to travel to Lokoja, at the confluence of the Niger River and Benue River. The group purchased land there with the idea of setting up a center for missionary work and trade.
Sources
- Niger expedition of 1841 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-23
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