The slave ship Ermelinda arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 554 people had been taken aboard and approximately 507 arrived.

Vessel: Ermelinda; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lima, Francisco Xavier Pereira; Captain: Silva, Caetano Dias da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 26 December 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: 35 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.