The slave ship Carlota arrived with enslaved Africans in Cuba. About 500 people had been taken aboard and approximately 401 arrived.

Vessel: Carlota; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brigantine. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Cardoso; Captain: Majuguita; Investor: Montes, Manoel. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 1853. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Matanzas. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.