The slave ship Jesus Maria José e Santana arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 717 people had been taken aboard and approximately 600 arrived.

Vessel: Jesus Maria José e Santana; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Navio mercante. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, João Ferreira da; Captain: Costa, Manoel Francisco da; Investor: Costa, Manoel Francisco da. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 15 September 1738. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.