The slave ship S José Americano arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 808 people had been taken aboard and approximately 750 arrived.

Vessel: S José Americano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Soares, José Nogueira; Captain: Marques, Domingos Joaquim. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 11 December 1820. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 34 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.