The slave ship S José left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 194 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: S José; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral do Grão Pará e Maranhão; Captain: Reis, Gaspar dos; Captain: Gonçalves, Jeronimo. The voyage began at Lisbon on 12 May 1759. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cacheu (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pará. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 25.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.