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6
September
1798

The slave ship Boa Intenção left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 327 people had been taken aboard.

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Slave voyages 📅 6 September 1798 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Boa Intenção; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Costa, Marcos Guimarães. The voyage began at Basse Indre on 1798. 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: 10.0%.

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