The slave ship Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 47 people had been taken aboard and approximately 44 arrived.

Vessel: Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rugendas, Pedro Gomes; Captain: Ribeiro, Jose da Conceiçao. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 16 August 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: 24 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.