The slave ship Economia departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Economia; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Cruz, João Alves da; Captain: Costa, Joao Pedro da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 9 March 1826. 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: 25 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.