EVENT INFORMATION

4
March
1809

The slave ship Vênus arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 539 people had been taken aboard and approximately 519 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 4 March 1809 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Vênus; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Nunes, José Antônio; Captain: Sá, Joaquim Manoel de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 25 November 1807. 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: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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