The slave ship Vigilante arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 163 people had been taken aboard and approximately 152 arrived.

Vessel: Vigilante; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes; Captain: Joli, Pedro. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 12 August 1812. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.