The slave ship Mato Grosso left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 430 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Mato Grosso; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim; estimated standardized tonnage: 240. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Batista, Manoel Simões; Captain: Melo, Francisco José de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 19 July 1816. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.