The slave ship Esperança arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 574 people had been taken aboard and approximately 561 arrived.

Vessel: Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Loureiro, Joaquim José da Silva; Captain: Barbosa, Joaquim José Fernandes; Investor: Barbosa, Joaquim José Fernandes. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 11 May 1822. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 37 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.