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

Vessel: Bela Elisa; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vieira, Manoel José; Investor: Pereira, José Antônio. The voyage began at Lisbon on 22 March 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.2%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.