The slave ship Ligeiro arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 375 people had been taken aboard and approximately 371 arrived.

Vessel: Ligeiro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rocha, Joaquim José da; Captain: Oliveira, Antônio Joaquim de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 18 April 1829. 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: 28 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.