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

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Oliveira, Antônio Joaquim de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 20 March 1827. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (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.