The slave ship Santíssimo Sacramento e Todos os Santos began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Santíssimo Sacramento e Todos os Santos; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Melo, André Vieira de; Investor: Companhia Geral de Pernambuco e Paraíba. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 13 April 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.