La Amistad (ship)

La Amistad was a 19th-century Spanish slave ship that became famous for a 1839 mutiny. Enslaved Africans on board, including a leader named Sengbe Pieh, revolted and took control, demanding to return to Africa. Instead, they were taken to the United States, where they faced legal battles over their freedom. The case attracted significant attention and was seen as a pivotal moment in the abolitionist movement. Ultimately, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Africans, allowing them to return home. La Amistad's story highlights the struggles against slavery and the fight for human rights.