EVENT INFORMATION

2
October
1807

The slave ship S João Americano departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

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📅 2 October 1807 📍 Brazil

Vessel: S João Americano; 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 2 October 1807. 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: 38.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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