The slave ship Espadarte departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Espadarte; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 125. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Oliveira, M J de; Captain: Braga, José dos Santos. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 4 September 1840. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.