The slave ship Ligeiro arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 552 people had been taken aboard and approximately 500 arrived.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Pientzenhaut, Firmino José Antônio; Investor: Pientzenhaut, Firmino José Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 3 June 1816. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 35 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.