The slave ship Bela União left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 664 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Bela União. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fonseca, Manoel Pinto da; Investor: Fonseca, Manoel Pinto da; Captain: Mesquita, Antônio José de; Investor: Mesquita, Antônio José de. The voyage began at Rio de Janeiro. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Quilimane (East Africa and Indian Ocean islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Rio de Janeiro. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 45.0%. Recorded outcome: Some enslaved people removed by pirates/privateers.