The slave ship Bonfim departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Bonfim; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vale, João Gomes; Investor: Vale, João Gomes; Captain: Batalha, Luís Antônio; Investor: Batalha, Luís Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 10 December 1817. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 27 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.