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

Vessel: Amizade; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Guimarães, Francisco José Gomes; Investor: Guimarães, Francisco José Gomes; Captain: Garcia, Francisco Correa. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 6 January 1816. 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: 34 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.