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Start of the Crossing
- When
- May 1854
- Where
- Luanda
Livingstone reached Luanda on the Atlantic in May 1854 after profound difficulties and near-death from fever, marking the western terminus of the journey.
The expedition began in 1852 at Linyanti, where Livingstone was granted authority to investigate trade routes. The party, guided by 27 Kololo warriors, faced severe hardships. They reached the Portuguese city of Luanda in May 1854, surviving Livingstone's near-death from fever before continuing the crossing.
Sources
- David Livingstone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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