EVENT INFORMATION

20
January
1856

The slave ship Mary E Smith arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 520 people had been taken aboard and approximately 320 arrived.

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📅 20 January 1856 📍 Brazil

Vessel: Mary E Smith; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 122. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Figaniere; Investor: Viana, J J; Captain: Cranatich, Vicente Daniel; Investor: Reis, Cunha. The voyage began at Boston. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 25.7%. Recorded outcome: Arrested by Brazil or given up to the Brazilian government.

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