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

Vessel: Águia da América; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Guimarães, Custódio de Souza; Investor: Magalhães, José Rodrigues; Investor: Maia, Francisco Xavier. The voyage began at Lisbon on 18 March 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.8%.