EVENT INFORMATION

14
May
1809

The slave ship Flor da América arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 451 people had been taken aboard and approximately 364 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 14 May 1809 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Flor da América; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Batista, João Guilherme. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 11 December 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: 19.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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