The slave ship Rosa began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Rosa; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 125. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Roxo, José Francisco da Costa; Investor: Guerra, Cândido José dos. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 5 October 1847. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.