The slave ship S Luís Rei da França left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 488 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: S Luís Rei da França; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera; estimated standardized tonnage: 350. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral do Grão Pará e Maranhão; Captain: Silva, Inácio Luís da. The voyage began at Lisbon on 15 May 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maranhão. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.