The slave ship Mercantil arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 530 people had been taken aboard and approximately 472 arrived.

Vessel: Mercantil; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, Jacob Leandro da; Captain: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Investor: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1820. 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: 24 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.