The slave ship Especulador left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 304 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Especulador; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Patacho; estimated standardized tonnage: 105. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Teixeira, José Joaquim; Captain: Negrão, Manoel Pereira. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded outcome: Court of Mixed Commission, Rio de Janeiro, condemned.