The slave ship Polifemo arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 390 people had been taken aboard and approximately 353 arrived.

Vessel: Polifemo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dias, Manoel José; Captain: Souza, Manoel Pereira de; Investor: Souza, Manoel Pereira de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 March 1818. 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: 25 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.