EVENT INFORMATION

14
August
1859

The slave ship Memphis arrived with enslaved Africans in Cuba. About 1970 people had been taken aboard and approximately 1700 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 14 August 1859 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Memphis; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 798. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Viana, J Lima. The voyage began at New Bedford on 26 February 1859. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cardenas. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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