The slave ship Vigilante Africano arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 490 people had been taken aboard and approximately 444 arrived.

Vessel: Vigilante Africano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim; estimated standardized tonnage: 189. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Machado, Fernando de Souza; Captain: Cunha, José Maurício da. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 24 January 1821. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.