EVENT INFORMATION

20
December
1797

The slave ship Faustina de Buenos Aires left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Uruguay. About 284 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 20 December 1797 📍 Uruguay

Vessel: Faustina de Buenos Aires; flag: Spain / Uruguay; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 286. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Roca, Jose R Mila de la; Captain: Millet, Joaquin. The voyage began at Montevideo on 23 June 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montevideo. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.

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