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31
March
1776

The slave ship Bom Jesus dos Navegantes left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 508 people had been taken aboard.

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Slave voyages 📅 31 March 1776 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Bom Jesus dos Navegantes; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral de Pernambuco e Paraíba. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 24.0%.

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