The slave ship Ativo arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 639 people had been taken aboard and approximately 538 arrived.

Vessel: Ativo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Investor: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Captain: Alves, Luciano Irineu. 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: 28 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.