The Last Slave Ship
Synopsis
110 people were brought to the United States aboard the Clotilda in 1860, marking the last illegal transport of enslaved Africans.
Synopsis
Ben Raines, an author and journalist, discusses the Clotilda, the last ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States, during a presentation in Mobile, Alabama. The ship's illegal voyage in 1860 marked a significant moment in the history of the Atlantic slave trade. Raines details the lives of the 110 captives, many of whom were young, and their descendants who founded Africatown. The documentary also addresses the destruction of Africatown's community and the ongoing efforts to establish a museum dedicated to this history.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Cujo Lewis, a key figure from the Clotilda.
- See how the Clotilda's story shapes the African diaspora.
- Find out why illegal slaving persisted after 1808.
Did You Know
- The Clotilda was the last ship to bring enslaved Africans to the U.S.
- The price of enslaved people in Mobile, Alabama, was $2,000 in 1860.
- Cujo Lewis, a passenger on the Clotilda, lived into the 1930s.
- The Atlantic slave trade was outlawed in the U.S. in 1808.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Clotilda?
The Clotilda was the last ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States, arriving in 1860.
How many people were brought to the United States on the Clotilda?
The Clotilda brought 110 people to the United States.
What was the price of enslaved people in the South in 1860?
In 1860, the price of enslaved people in the South was about $2,000, which is equivalent to approximately $60,000 today.
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