The slave ship Ceres arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 450 people had been taken aboard and approximately 408 arrived.

Vessel: Ceres; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 220. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dias, M T. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. 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: 85 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.