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14
October
1799

The slave ship William arrived with enslaved Africans in Cuba. About 46 people had been taken aboard and approximately 38 arrived.

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📅 14 October 1799 📍 Cuba

Vessel: William; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 42. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Burr, Shubael; Investor: Burr, Shubael. The voyage began at Newport on 4 June 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%.

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