The slave ship S João Americano left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 518 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: S João Americano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rubim, Teodoro de Souza; Investor: Guimarães, João Ribeiro da Silva. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 26 February 1814. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.