Saphir (ship)

Saphir was a French slave ship that operated out of La Rochelle in France.

[2] During the second voyage the wind did not blow leaving the crew and enslaved people stranded at sea without sufficient food and water.

It is a protected national object owned by the government of France.

[3] The painting is ex-voto and depicts the ship in control of the enslaved people who are offering gifts to Jesus, shown in the clouds and holding His Cross while raising a hand in blessing.

The film is called Sapphire of St. Louis and was directed by José Luis Guerín.