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

Vessel: Cotia; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rego, Lourenço Antonio do; Captain: Paiva, João Martins de. 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: 36 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.