The slave ship Borboleta arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 351 people had been taken aboard and approximately 351 arrived.

Vessel: Borboleta; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Guerra, Antônio Tavares; Captain: Pascoal, Joaquim. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 15 February 1828. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 27 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.