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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 |
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| 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 |