The slave ship S Francisco Xavier began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: S Francisco Xavier; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral do Grão Pará e Maranhão; Captain: Tomás, Manoel da Silva. The voyage began at Lisbon on 14 November 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bissau (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pará. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.