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

Vessel: Mato Grosso; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Coimbra, Luís Gomes; Captain: Couto, Manoel Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 28 January 1808. 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: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.