The slave ship NS do Carmo e Bom Jesus de Vilanova (a) Socorro began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: NS do Carmo e Bom Jesus de Vilanova (a) Socorro; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moraes, João da Cruz de; Investor: Moraes, João da Cruz de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 23 May 1739. 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.