The slave ship S Francisco de Paula left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 218 people had been taken aboard.

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: Silva, Francisco de Sales e; Investor: Silva, Francisco de Sales e. The voyage began at Lisbon on 27 November 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bissau (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maranhão. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.