The slave ship Mato Grosso departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Mato Grosso; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Nunes, José Antônio; Captain: Silva, Manoel Correa da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 30 April 1806. 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: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.