The slave ship Bonfim arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 451 people had been taken aboard and approximately 421 arrived.

Vessel: Bonfim; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes; Captain: Batalha, Luís Antônio; Investor: Batalha, Luís Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 13 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: 36 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.