The slave ship Bom Jesus da Confiança e NS da Penha de França began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Bom Jesus da Confiança e NS da Penha de França; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Maciel, Manoel Dias; Investor: Maciel, Manoel Dias. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Epe (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Bought at least one slave in Africa - subsequent fate unknown.