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

Vessel: Mercúrio; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Mesquita, Francisco Pereira de; Captain: Martins, Francisco José. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 July 1812. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 35 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.