The slave ship Tejo arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 490 people had been taken aboard and approximately 417 arrived.

Vessel: Tejo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Oliveira, Antônio Xavier de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 20 February 1817. 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. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.