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: 250. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Companhia Geral do Grão Pará e Maranhão; Captain: Caldeira, Francisco Jaques. The voyage began at Lisbon on 1 April 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cacheu (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maranhão. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.