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

Vessel: Lusitânia; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Carrilho, João Rodrigues; Investor: Velho; Investor: Velho (Viúva) (a) Leonarda Maria Velho da Mota. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 July 1812. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 39 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.