The slave ship Bela Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 365 people had been taken aboard and approximately 307 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Praça, Antonio Jose de Souza; Captain: Gomes, José Isidoro dos. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 31 October 1818. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 28 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.