The slave ship Serpente do Mar began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Serpente do Mar; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Marfim, Roberto Nicolau; Investor: Marfim, Roberto Nicolau. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 26 October 1811. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.