The slave ship S Manoel Africano left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 390 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: S Manoel Africano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Matos, Silvério José de; Investor: Matos, Silvério José de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 16 August 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.