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

Vessel: Carolina; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, Maurício da Silva; Investor: Carvalho, Bernardo Ribeiro de. The voyage began at Lisbon on 5 May 1803. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maranhão. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.