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

Vessel: Espanto; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Yacht; estimated standardized tonnage: 45. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Marinho, Joaquim Pereira; Captain: Marinho, Joaquim G. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 25 February 1849. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.