The slave ship Nelson arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 252 people had been taken aboard and approximately 252 arrived.

Vessel: Nelson; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ma, Joaquim José da Silva; Captain: Alves, Joaquim Luís. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 33 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.