The slave ship Paula arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 466 people had been taken aboard and approximately 426 arrived.

Vessel: Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Cardoso, José António de Souza; Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José 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: 26 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.