The slave ship Jesus Maria José e Santana began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Jesus Maria José e Santana; 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 December 1741. 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.