The slave ship Bela Americana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 463 people had been taken aboard and approximately 459 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Americana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gomes, Miguel Ferreira; Captain: Santos, José Antônio dos; Investor: Santos, José Antônio dos. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 5 July 1827. 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: 33 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.