EVENT INFORMATION

19
January
1797

The slave ship Faustina de Buenos Aires left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Uruguay. About 214 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 19 January 1797 📍 Uruguay

Vessel: Faustina de Buenos Aires; flag: Spain / Uruguay; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Roca, Jose R Mila de la; Captain: Uraga, Pedro de. The voyage began at New York on 12 June 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montevideo. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 25.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.

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