The slave ship S João Batista began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: S João Batista; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Souza, João Ferreira de; Captain: Belém, José de Oliveira. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 15 May 1727. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.