The slave ship Famoso Ateneu arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 485 people had been taken aboard and approximately 463 arrived.

Vessel: Famoso Ateneu; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Barroso, João Gomes; Captain: Fogaça, Antonio Gomes. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 1 February 1812. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 37 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.