The slave ship Serpente do Mar began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Serpente do Mar; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Souza, João José de; Captain: Costa, Joaquim José da. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 13 April 1813. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.