The slave ship Mercantil arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 180 people had been taken aboard and approximately 172 arrived.

Vessel: Mercantil; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Guimarães, José Antônio Ferreira; Captain: Maria, Luís José. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. 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: 46 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.