EVENT INFORMATION

9
October
1781

The slave ship NS da Penha e Sr Bom Jesus das Portas left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 100 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 9 October 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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