The slave ship S João S Antônio e Almas began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: S João S Antônio e Almas; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Trindade, Maria Luciana da; Captain: Vilarinho, Antônio. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 19 May 1779. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 24 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.