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

Vessel: Caçador; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes; Captain: Santos, Félix José dos; Investor: Santos, Félix José dos. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 25 January 1816. 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: 37 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.