The slave ship Paula arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 279 people had been taken aboard and approximately 277 arrived.

Vessel: Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Neves, Maximiliano José das; Investor: Sobrinho, Joaquim José da Rocha. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 July 1827. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 38 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.