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

Vessel: NS da Ajuda e S Francisco de Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ferreira, Pedro; Investor: Ferreira, Pedro. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 6 November 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.