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; Captain: Oliveira, Manoel Ferreira de; Investor: Oliveira, Manoel Ferreira de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 8 October 1745. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.