The slave ship Ligeiro arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 408 people had been taken aboard and approximately 390 arrived.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Santos, Francisco dos. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 12 October 1821. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.