The slave ship J J Cobb departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Cuba.

Vessel: J J Cobb; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Barque; estimated standardized tonnage: 308. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Mora, José A. The voyage began at Havana on 20 December 1858. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Canasí. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 19.0%. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.