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

Vessel: Mato Grosso; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Melo, Francisco José de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 22 January 1815. 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: 52 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.