EVENT INFORMATION

1
February
1805

The slave ship Rufus departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Uruguay.

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๐Ÿ“… 1 February 1805 ๐Ÿ“ Uruguay

Vessel: Rufus; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Fragata; estimated standardized tonnage: 240. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Waterman, William; Captain: Hazard. The voyage began at London on 1 February 1805. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montevideo. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%.

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