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: Captain: Martins, Manoel Jorge; Investor: Viana, Jose de Souza. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 7 May 1790. 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: 58 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.