The slave ship Bela Africana left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 183 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Bela Africana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Matos, Silvério José de; Captain: Freitas, João Antônio de. The voyage began at São Tomé. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Princes Island (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 40 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.