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

Vessel: Vulcano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Arondano, Francisco Antônio de Paula; Investor: Guimarães, Manoel da Costa; Investor: Pereira, Marcos da Costa. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 30 May 1812. 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.