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

Vessel: Penha; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Patacho. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Oliveira, Antônio Francisco de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 20 August 1828. 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: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.