The slave ship Mary Reed (a) Esperanza departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Cuba.

Vessel: Mary Reed (a) Esperanza. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Reventos, José C; Investor: Quadrem, Ramon. The voyage began at New York on 5 March 1854. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Isla de Pinas. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 48 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.