The slave ship NS da Piedade e S Francisco Xavier began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: NS da Piedade e S Francisco Xavier; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, Francisco Rodrigues da; Investor: Silva, Francisco Rodrigues da. The voyage began at Lisbon. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.