EVENT INFORMATION

8
October
1800

The slave ship Maria left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Cuba. About 107 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 8 October 1800 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Maria; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 97. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wood, Joseph; Captain: Blyder; Captain: Bennet, Jaime; Investor: Martin, Simeon. The voyage began at Newport on 23 January 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 59.0%.

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