The slave ship Africano began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Africano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Sagrera, Pedro; Captain: Coutinho, Antônio da Fonseca; Investor: Coutinho, Antônio da Fonseca; Investor: Cunha, Agostinho Rodrigues. The voyage began at Lisbon on 22 February 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.