The slave ship Tejo left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 90 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Tejo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim; estimated standardized tonnage: 200. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, Joaquim Arsênio da; Investor: Silva, Joaquim Arsênio da. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro on 1840. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.