The slave ship Esperança arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 581 people had been taken aboard and approximately 385 arrived.

Vessel: Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Loureiro, Joaquim José da Silva; Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 August 1820. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 36 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 34.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.