Slaver 500 slaves after a long chase by H.M.S. 'Rifleman' ran on shore near Cape Frio Brazils - Next morning the decks were covered with dead bodies 40 slaves were found alive, many doubtless got on shore but most were drowned

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Slaver 500 slaves after a long chase by H.M.S. 'Rifleman' ran on shore near Cape Frio Brazils - Next morning the decks were covered with dead bodies 40 slaves were found alive, many doubtless got on shore but most were drowned

The inscription continues: ‘Next morning the decks were covered with dead bodies 40 slaves were found alive, many doubtless got on shore but most were drowned.’

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Object Details

ID:	PAD8892
Type:	Drawing
Display location:	Not on display
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Sheet: 140 mm x 222 mm; Image: 140 mm x 222 mm; Mount: 223 mm x 305 mm