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

Vessel: Economia; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Caldas, Francisco Elesbão Correa. 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: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.