The slave ship Jesus Maria José S Francisco Xavier e Almas began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Jesus Maria José S Francisco Xavier e Almas; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Henriques, Francisco de Freitas; Investor: Cunha, João Dias da. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 22 December 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Benin, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.