The slave ship Astrea left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 867 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Astrea; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Franco, Joaquim Antônio; Investor: Alves, Antônio Ferreira. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 72 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.