EVENT INFORMATION

29
August
1859

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

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📅 29 August 1859 📍 Cuba

Vessel: Brutus; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Devoll, E.S. The voyage began at New Bedford on 29 August 1859. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cuba, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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