The slave ship Despique arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 468 people had been taken aboard and approximately 417 arrived.

Vessel: Despique; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Souza, Luís Inácio de; Investor: Souza, Luís Inácio de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 1 May 1820. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Madagascar (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 58 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.