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

Vessel: Caçador; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fontes, João Joaquim de Souza; Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 18 May 1817. 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: 32 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.