EVENT INFORMATION

28
February
1813

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

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๐Ÿ“… 28 February 1813 ๐Ÿ“ Brazil

Vessel: Flor do Rio; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lopes, Francisco da Silva; Investor: Lopes, Francisco da Silva; Investor: Velho, Amaro. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 28 February 1813. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 37 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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