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The Amistad, New Haven

July, 2019 marked 180 years since slaves on a ship in Cuba revolted and sailed north to gain their freedom off the coast of Connecticut. The Amistad is a replica of that ship.
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Today the replica of the sailing ship that once transported slaves from Cuba stands as a symbol of freedom.
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Today the replica of the sailing ship that once transported slaves from Cuba stands as a symbol of freedom.

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  • The Amistad at Long Wharf, New Haven, Connecticut.
  • Today the replica of the sailing ship that once transported slaves from Cuba stands as a symbol of freedom.
  • The bell on the Amistad. The Baltimore Schooner is 81 feet long with a crew of five.
  • In July, 2019, crew and passengers marked 180 years since the historic voyage made by slaves who revolted aboard ship as they were being transferred in Cuba after being captured in Sierra Leone.
  • A young crew member relates to passengers the story of the original Amistad and the cruelties the slaves endured.
  • The ship sails out of New Haven harbor, manned by a young crew.
  • The crew pulls together to furl a sail at sunset.
  • Sunset, off New Haven. July 3, 2019: better than fireworks.
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