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

Vessel: Kentucky; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 272. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fonseca, Manoel Pinto da; Investor: Fonseca, Manoel Pinto da; Captain: Douglas; Captain: Paulo. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 20 February 1844. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sofala (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cabo Frio. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.