The slave ship Bonfim arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 640 people had been taken aboard and approximately 502 arrived.

Vessel: Bonfim; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Oliveira, Joaquim José de; Captain: Coelho, João Batista; Investor: Coelho, João Batista. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 18 December 1816. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 27 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.