The slave ship Paula arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 551 people had been taken aboard and approximately 521 arrived.

Vessel: Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Barqua. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Santos, Antônio Teodoro dos. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. 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: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.