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6
September
1802

The slave ship Minerva left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 698 people had been taken aboard.

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Slave voyages 📅 6 September 1802 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Minerva; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Caldas, Manoel José de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 18 November 1801. 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: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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