The slave ship Empresa left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Bahamas. About 450 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Empresa; flag: Spain / Uruguay; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Calvo, Manuel; Investor: Calvo, Manuel. The voyage began at Havana on 20 May 1836. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahamas, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Court of Mixed Commission, Havana, condemned.