The slave ship Ativo arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 559 people had been taken aboard and approximately 539 arrived.

Vessel: Ativo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Investor: Santos, Joaquim Ferreira dos; Captain: Oliveira, Francisco Antônio de; Investor: Oliveira, Francisco Antônio de; Captain: Amaral, Miguel Ribeiro do; Captain: Gonçalves, Jose. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 25 May 1828. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 25 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.