The slave ship Bela Americana do Rio departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Bela Americana do Rio; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Lisboa, José Antônio; Investor: Lisboa, José Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 28 September 1817. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 21 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.