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Slaver "Kentucky" (ship) Start Year : 1844 In 1844, the slave
ship Kentucky, which had been sold by Americans to Brazilians,
sailed to Inhambane and Quelimane, Mozambique, under the
American flag. The crew was made up of both Americans and
Brazilians. Inhambane and Quelimane, located on the southeast
coast of Africa, were off limits to the slave ship by treaty.
Nonetheless, once the cargo of 530 adult Africans was shackled
aboard the Kentucky, the ship was turned over to the Brazilians,
and all or some of the American crew returned to Brazil on
another ship. The next day, the Africans attempted an
unsuccessful revolt. Those thought to be guilty were tried by
the ship captain, and 46 African men and one woman were hanged,
then shot in the chest and thrown overboard. In addition, 20 men
and six women were severely flogged. When the ship reached
Brazil, the entire incident was recounted and recorded at the
U.S. Consul in Rio de Janeiro and forwarded