The slave ship Esperança arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 431 people had been taken aboard and approximately 425 arrived.

Vessel: Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Alcântara, Marcelino José de; Investor: Alcântara, Marcelino José de; Captain: Pacheco, José dos Santos. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 March 1822. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.