The slave ship Flor de Luanda left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 490 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Flor de Luanda; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 160. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Reis, A dos. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified on 11 March 1840. 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: 38 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.