The slave ship Ligeiro arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 441 people had been taken aboard and approximately 433 arrived.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Assis, Francisco Antônio de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 6 September 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: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.