The slave ship Ligeiro left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 466 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pereira, José Gomes; Investor: Pereira, José Gomes; Captain: Abreu, Francisco Xavier de; Captain: Chagas, Francisco das. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 26 April 1809. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 43 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.