The slave ship Maria da Luz began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Maria da Luz; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rodrigues, Cosme José. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: São Tomé (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.