The slave ship Mercantil arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 160 people had been taken aboard and approximately 128 arrived.

Vessel: Mercantil; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Ferreira, José Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 September 1827. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.