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: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moraes, João da Cruz de; Investor: Moraes, João da Cruz de; Captain: Xavier, Francisco; Captain: Lima, João Pereira; Investor: Lima, João Pereira; Investor: Moraes, Joao da Cruz de; Captain: Moraes, Silvestre Gonçalves de; Investor: Moraes, Silvestre Gonçalves de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 24 May 1746. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Epe (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.