The slave ship NS da Natividade e S Francisco Xavier began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: NS da Natividade e S Francisco Xavier; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jacinto, Roque; Investor: Companhia Geral de Pernambuco e Paraíba. The voyage began at Pernambuco, place unspecified on 23 March 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Pernambuco, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.