The slave ship Bela Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 418 people had been taken aboard and approximately 396 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gomes, Miguel Ferreira; Captain: Fontes, José Maria Pereira. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. 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: 61 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.