The slave ship Flor do Rio departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Flor do Rio; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lessa, Bernardo Francisco; Investor: Lessa, Bernardo Francisco; Investor: Velho; Investor: Velho (Viúva) (a) Leonarda Maria Velho da Mota. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 3 September 1815. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.