The slave ship Ativo e Bela Sociedade began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Ativo e Bela Sociedade; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Viana, Antônio José. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 18 March 1801. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.