The slave ship Nova Sorte arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 239 people had been taken aboard and approximately 217 arrived.

Vessel: Nova Sorte; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, Luís Pacheco da; Investor: Chaves, Antônio José. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 12 December 1817. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 51 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.