The slave ship Bela Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 421 people had been taken aboard and approximately 394 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Oliveira, Francisco Paulo Neves de; Investor: Gomes, Miguel Ferreira; Captain: Silva, José da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 1 January 1823. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 50 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.