The slave ship Rio Nova departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

Vessel: Rio Nova; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 333. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Deffell, John; Captain: Appleby, Arthur; Investor: Appleby, Arthur. The voyage began at London on 13 December 1801. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.