The slave ship Ceres arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 1188 people had been taken aboard and approximately 1148 arrived.

Vessel: Ceres; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, Antônio Xavier; Investor: Meireles, Antônio José; Investor: Brockenton. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 20 August 1828. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Mozambique (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 58 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.