The slave ship NS do Pilar e S José arrived with enslaved Africans in Brazil. About 263 people had been taken aboard and approximately 222 arrived.

Vessel: NS do Pilar e S José; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Monteiro, Miguel; Investor: Couto, Francisco do. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 24 September 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 40 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.