The slave ship Famoso Ateneu arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 286 people had been taken aboard and approximately 275 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 6 August 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: 41 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.