EVENT INFORMATION

7
August
1805

The slave ship Flor do Mar departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

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📅 7 August 1805 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Flor do Mar; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Viana, Paulo José. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 August 1805. 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: 19.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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