The slave ship Belona arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 416 people had been taken aboard and approximately 374 arrived.

Vessel: Belona; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 117. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Souza, J F da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 11 January 1840. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Campos. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 32 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.