The slave ship Amália began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Amália; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes; Captain: Camizão, José Maria de Araújo. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 31 January 1815. 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: 31 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.