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

Vessel: Americano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Santana, Joaquim José de; Captain: Leal, João José; Investor: Leal, João José. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 16 July 1803. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.