The slave ship Desengano arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 368 people had been taken aboard and approximately 337 arrived.

Vessel: Desengano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Carvalho, Bento Francisco de; Investor: Carvalho, Bento Francisco de; Captain: Dias, José. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 1 October 1821. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 21 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.