The slave ship NS do Socorro e Bom Jesus da Vilanova began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: NS do Socorro e Bom Jesus da Vilanova; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moraes, João da Cruz de; Investor: Moraes, João da Cruz de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 14 May 1744. 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.