The slave ship Bela Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 384 people had been taken aboard and approximately 351 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Smack. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Chaves, José Joaquim; Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Silva, Jose da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 16 December 1821. 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: 36 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.