The slave ship S Francisco de Paula began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

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: Franco, João. The voyage began at Lisbon on 8 March 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bissau (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maranhão. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.