The slave ship Golfinho arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 476 people had been taken aboard and approximately 399 arrived.

Vessel: Golfinho; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Barroso, João Gomes; Captain: Fonseca, Manoel Joaquim da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 23 April 1817. 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: 37 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.