The slave ship Esperança left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 881 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza; Investor: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza; Investor: Bastos, Inácio Francisco; Investor: Pereira, José Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 15 May 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.7%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.