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

Vessel: Senator; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kelley. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 2 January 1847. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Macaé. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 23 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.