The slave ship S João Batista e Almas (a) Helena began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

Vessel: S João Batista e Almas (a) Helena; flag: Netherlands; rig: Patacho. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Farto, José Ramalho; Captain: Phelan, Edmund; Captain: Booms, Anthony. The voyage began at Lisbon on 8 August 1727. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by Dutch - before enslaved people embarked.