EVENT INFORMATION

5
April
1771

The slave ship Bom Jesus de Bouças left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 212 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 5 April 1771 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Bom Jesus de Bouças; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lisboa, Antônio José. 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. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.

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