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: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moraes, Silvestre Gonçalves de; Investor: Moraes, Silvestre Gonçalves de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 21 April 1749. 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.