EVENT INFORMATION

16
April
1827

The slave ship Desengano Feliz began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

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📅 16 April 1827 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Desengano Feliz; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Oliveira, Antonio de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 19 February 1827. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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