EVENT INFORMATION

16
June
1740

The slave ship NS das Mercês S Antônio e Almas began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

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📅 16 June 1740 📍 Brazil

Vessel: NS das Mercês S Antônio e Almas; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Santos, Manoel Antônio dos; Captain: Nunes, António Ferreira. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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