The slave ship Vigilante Africano began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Vigilante Africano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Amorim, José Gomes de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 11 September 1817. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.