The slave ship Diligência arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 480 people had been taken aboard and approximately 420 arrived.

Vessel: Diligência; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Yacht; estimated standardized tonnage: 88. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rios, José Álvares da Cruz; Captain: Ferreira, M J Bata. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 31 March 1848. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.