The slave ship Aníbal began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: Aníbal; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Galera. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Silva, Francisco de Sales e; Investor: Silva, Francisco de Sales e. The voyage began at Lisbon on 18 October 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bissau (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Maranhão. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.