The slave ship S Antônio e Divino Espírito Santo began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: S Antônio e Divino Espírito Santo; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Costa, Araújo José da; Investor: Companhia Geral de Pernambuco e Paraíba. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 23 June 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.