The slave ship Bela Maria arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 400 people had been taken aboard and approximately 360 arrived.

Vessel: Bela Maria; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pereira, José Joaquim; Investor: Pereira, José Joaquim. The voyage began at Southeast Brazil, port unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maricá. Recorded outcome: Arrested by Brazil or given up to the Brazilian government.