The slave ship Esperança began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Loureiro, Joaquim José da Silva; Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 38 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.