EVENT INFORMATION

13
February
1775

The slave ship Bom Jesus de Bouças left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 352 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 13 February 1775 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Bom Jesus de Bouças; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Teixeira, Antônio José; Investor: Teixeira, Antônio José. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.

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