The slave ship Bela Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 239 people had been taken aboard and approximately 217 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Pereira, Francisco Manoel; Captain: Fernandes, José Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 10 November 1819. 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: 31 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.