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

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gomes, Miguel Ferreira; Captain: Fontes, José Maria Pereira. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 10 April 1824. 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: 36 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.