Slave voyages
📅 23 February 1780
📍 Brazil
Vessel: Postilhão; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral de Pernambuco e Paraíba. The voyage began at Lisbon. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.0%.
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