The slave ship Pérola do Norte began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Pérola do Norte; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Batista, Manoel Simões; Captain: Alfena, Manoel Xavier; Captain: Ribeiro, Francisco de Oliveira. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 February 1812. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.