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

Vessel: Economia; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Investor: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Captain: Caldas, Francisco Elesbão Correa. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 December 1828. 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: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.