The slave ship Bela Americana departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Vieira, João Batista Luís; Captain: Fernandes, José Antônio; Captain: Chaves, Manoel Joaquim. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 13 January 1821. 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: 35 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 24.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.