The slave ship Paula departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Santos, Antônio Teodoro dos. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 23 June 1828. 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: 33 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.