The slave ship Ligeiro began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Silva, José Pereira da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 17 November 1820. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 40 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.