History

Paul Cuffe

(1759 – 1817)

a successful businessman, merchant, sea captain, whaler and Abolitionist

Print shows a silhouette head-and-shoulders portrait of Paul Cuffe, a prosperous
businessman and sea captain, above a ship docked in a tropical region,
possibly Sierra Leone. [Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons]

 

 – – – Websites – – – 

Gates, Jr., Henry Louis. “Who Led the First Back-to-Africa Effort?,” 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro,” PBS, [Originally posted on The Root]

Grinde Jr., D.  “Paul Cuffe Sr. (1759-1817),” Blackpast.org

“Paul Cuffe Sails for Sierra Leone” – Mass Moments, December 10, 2015.

“Who was Captain Paul Cuffe” – New Bedford Whaling Museum

Paul Cuffe – Wikipedia 

 – – – Videos – – –

Capt Paul Cuffe Groundbreaking Ceremony – [Min: 27:00]

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