The slave ship Jesus Maria José began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Jesus Maria José; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Vieira, José de Souza; Captain: Martins, Dionísio; Investor: Martins, Dionísio. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 25 March 1788. 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.