The slave ship Nova Sociedade left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 263 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Nova Sociedade; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Smack; estimated standardized tonnage: 90. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Graça, Andre Gonçalves da; Investor: Coutinho, Brás Antônio; Captain: Lima, José Ferreira Marques de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 9 January 1845. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Campos. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.