The slave ship Vigilante Africano arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 472 people had been taken aboard and approximately 428 arrived.

Vessel: Vigilante Africano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim; estimated standardized tonnage: 188. 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 17 September 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.