The slave ship Especulação left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 572 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Especulação; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Barqua; estimated standardized tonnage: 254. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Almeida, Domingos José de; Investor: Almeida, Domingos José de. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.