The slave ship Ligeira arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 457 people had been taken aboard and approximately 411 arrived.

Vessel: Ligeira; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 80. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Pereira, Manoel Joaquim; Captain: Bispo, José Joaquim. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Mangaratiba. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 70 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.