The slave ship Famoso Ateneu arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 370 people had been taken aboard and approximately 344 arrived.

Vessel: Famoso Ateneu; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Barroso, João Gomes; Captain: Fogaça, Antonio Gomes. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 15 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: 40 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.