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

Vessel: NS da Natividade e S Francisco Xavier; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pereira, José; Investor: Companhia Geral de Pernambuco e Paraíba. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 26 April 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Badagry/Apa (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.