EVENT INFORMATION

4
February
1708

The slave ship Sphère left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Argentina. About 550 people had been taken aboard.

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Slave voyages 📅 4 February 1708 📍 Argentina

Vessel: Sphère; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 562. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tilly; Investor: Compagnie de l'Asiente. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 2 July 1707. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 25.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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