The slave ship Josefina left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 411 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Josefina; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ribeiro, Francisco José. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 7 June 1840. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 33 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.