The slave ship Orfeu arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 257 people had been taken aboard and approximately 256 arrived.

Vessel: Orfeu; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 193. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, J da. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 1829. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 22 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.