The slave ship Bom Jesus de Vilanova e Almas began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Bom Jesus de Vilanova e Almas; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Costa, Manoel Fernandes da; Captain: Sena, Francisco da Silva. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 9 May 1743. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.