The slave ship Polifemo arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 543 people had been taken aboard and approximately 534 arrived.

Vessel: Polifemo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pedrosa, Manoel Carvalho; Investor: Pedrosa, Manoel Carvalho. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. 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: 30 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.