The slave ship Esperança arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 505 people had been taken aboard and approximately 461 arrived.

Vessel: Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, João Antônio; Investor: Ferreira, João Antônio; Captain: Fontes, Joaquim Maria Pereira. 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: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 40 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.