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: Captain: Fonseca, Antônio da Costa da; Investor: Pacheco, Domingos Ferreira. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 4 March 1740. 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.