The slave ship Brilhante arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 400 people had been taken aboard and approximately 380 arrived.

Vessel: Brilhante; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rego, Lourenço Antonio do; Captain: Ferreira, F de P. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. 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: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.