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20
October
1795

The slave ship Santíssimo Sacramento (a) Esperança arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 492 people had been taken aboard and approximately 414 arrived.

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📅 20 October 1795 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Santíssimo Sacramento (a) Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Franco, Agostinho José. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 23 February 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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