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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saint_Thomas,_USaint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - Wikipedia

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   Map of U.S. Virgin Islands. Saint Thomas (Danish: Sankt Thomas, Spanish: Santo Tomás, French: Saint-Thomas) is one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States.

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3. www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org › early-maritimeEarly Maritime History — St. Thomas Historical Trust

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   Early Maritime History of St. Thomas. By Charles Consolvo. After Columbus' thwarted landing at Salt River on St. Croix, the earliest documented visit by Europeans was by the Danes. Prince Rupert is said to have landed on St. Thomas and careeneed his ship on Hassel Island in what is now known as Careening Hole in the 1650x.

4. stthomasvirginisland.com › the-history-of-stThe History of St. Thomas: A Quick Overview - St. Thomas ...

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   Oct 25, 2022 · In 1917, St. Thomas, along with St. John and St. Croix, was purchased by the United States from Denmark. The islands became known as the US Virgin Islands and have since been an unincorporated territory of the United States. Today, St. Thomas is a popular destination for tourists seeking sun, sand, and adventure.

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   When did St Thomas become a US Virgin Islands?

   • In 1917, St. Thomas, along with St. John and St. Croix, was purchased by the United States from Denmark. The islands became known as the US Virgin Islands and have since been an unincorporated territory of the United States. Today, St. Thomas is a popular destination for tourists seeking sun, sand, and adventure.

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   Is St Thomas a US Virgin Islands?

   • The islands became known as the US Virgin Islands and have since been an unincorporated territory of the United States. Today, St. Thomas is a popular destination for tourists seeking sun, sand, and adventure. Its vibrant capital city, Charlotte Amalie, is a bustling port and the main gateway for cruise ships in the Caribbean.

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   Who landed on St Croix in 1650?

   • After Columbus' thwarted landing at Salt River on St. Croix, the earliest documented visit by Europeans was by the Danes. Prince Rupert is said to have landed on St. Thomas and careeneed his ship on Hassel Island in what is now known as Careening Hole in the 1650x.

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   Who discovered St Thomas?

   • European Discovery and Colonization: In 1493, Christopher Columbus sailed past the island during his second voyage to the Americas. It was Danish explorer, Sir Thomas James, who first laid claim to the island in 1672. The Danish West India Company established their presence shortly after, transforming St. Thomas into a thriving trading hub. 3.

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6. stthomassource.com › content › 2021/02/17Black History: The Plantation Next Door | St. Thomas Source

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   Feb 17, 2021 · February 17, 2021. A copper boiling pot rests on ruins of a sugar plantation on St. Thomas. (Shaun Pennington photo) This is part 2 of a 4-part serialization of the first chapter of a book being written by Shaun A. Pennington about the historical and modern-day consequences of sugar that have plagued Virgin Islanders and Americans for 400 years.

7. stthomasactivities.com › blog › historical-placesHistorical Places to Visit in St. Thomas | St. Thomas Activities

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   Whichever you choose to believe, local tour guide and shop owner Sean Loughman has reopened the St. Thomas historical site for private tours. Inside the castle you’ll find pirate artifacts and collections that tell of St. Thomas’s history. You’ll even get to see a panoramic view of the island from the roof. Reach out to Sean at 340-998 ...

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8. commons.wikimedia.org › wiki › Category:History_ofCategory : History of Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands

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   Media in category "History of Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands" The following 58 files are in this category, out of 58 total. 170913-N-BD107-003 (37269067675).jpg 2,001 × 1,259; 727 KB

9. en.wikipedia.orgSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands - Wikipedia

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   Language links are at the top of the page across from the title.