The slave ship Trajano departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Brazil.

Vessel: Trajano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Melo, Francisco José de; Investor: Correa, Manoel Sabino. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 18 December 1822. 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: 32 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.