The slave ship Mercantil arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 730 people had been taken aboard and approximately 724 arrived.

Vessel: Mercantil; flag: Portugal / Brazil. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Santos, Félix José dos; Investor: Santos, Félix José dos; Captain: Marques, Gregório Maria. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 23 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.