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

Vessel: Pomba Volante; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moraes, Alexandre Gonçalves de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. 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: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.