The slave ship Serpente left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 554 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Serpente; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tavares, João Inácio; Captain: Sá, Teodoro José de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 8 January 1816. 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: 45 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.