The slave ship Bonfim arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 614 people had been taken aboard and approximately 598 arrived.

Vessel: Bonfim; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes; Captain: Batalha, Luís Antônio; Investor: Batalha, Luís Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 2 September 1816. 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: 31 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.