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

Vessel: Economia; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Sobrinho, Joaquim José da Rocha; Captain: Costa, João Pedro da. 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: 32 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.