EVENT INFORMATION

7
July
1781

The slave ship NS da Penha e Sr Bom Jesus das Portas began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

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📅 7 July 1781 📍 Brazil

Vessel: NS da Penha e Sr Bom Jesus das Portas; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Souza, Bernardo José de; 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: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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