EVENT INFORMATION

1
August
1805

The slave ship Águia da América arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 744 people had been taken aboard and approximately 654 arrived.

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📅 1 August 1805 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Águia da América; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza; Investor: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 3 September 1804. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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