EVENT INFORMATION

12
May
1797

The slave ship Menino Deus e Bom Piloto arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 538 people had been taken aboard and approximately 466 arrived.

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📅 12 May 1797 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Menino Deus e Bom Piloto; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza; Investor: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza; Captain: Teixeira, José da Silva. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. 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: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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