The slave ship Esgueira left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 544 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Esgueira; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, José dos Santos Almeida e. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 May 1818. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 58 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.