The slave ship Pérola do Norte began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Pérola do Norte; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Coelho, Arnaldo José; Captain: Caldas, Manoel José de; Investor: Lobo, Jerônimo Teixeira; Investor: Lobo, Sebastião Gil Vaz; Investor: Mota, João de Souza. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.3%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.