The slave ship S Francisco de Paula arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 176 people had been taken aboard and approximately 165 arrived.

Vessel: S Francisco de Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta; estimated standardized tonnage: 250. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral do Grão Pará e Maranhão; Captain: Duarte, Joaquim Ribeiro; Investor: Duarte, Joaquim Ribeiro. The voyage began at Lisbon on 2 May 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cacheu (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pará. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.