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: Matos, Vitorino Francisco de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 2 March 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Costa da Mina, place unspecified (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 39 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.