The slave ship Serpente left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 375 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Serpente; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tavares, João Inácio; Captain: Cunha, Eusébio José da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 8 May 1818. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 68 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.