The slave ship Ligeiro arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 479 people had been taken aboard and approximately 459 arrived.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Oliveira, Antônio Joaquim de; Investor: Cunha, Felipe Ribeiro da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 1828. 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: 34 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.