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First English Visitors to Barbados

When: 1625
Where: Barbados
Episodes: 1

The English ship Olive Blossom arrived in Barbados on 14 May 1625. Its crew took possession of the island in the name of King James I.

Episodes

14 May 1625 · BarbadosArrival and Possession
The Olive Blossom arrived in Barbados on 14 May 1625, and its crew took possession of the island for King James I.

Background and detail

Claiming the Island. Upon their arrival on 14 May 1625, the men of the Olive Blossom formally took possession of Barbados. This act was performed in the name of King James I.

People involved

Crew of the Olive Blossom · Men who took possession of the island
King James I · Sovereign in whose name possession was taken

Sources

Barbados Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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