The slave ship NS da Natividade e S Francisco Xavier began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: NS da Natividade e S Francisco Xavier; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta; estimated standardized tonnage: 155. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Azevedo, André Avelino de; Investor: Azevedo, André Avelino de; Investor: Costa, Francisco Honorato da. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Arrived in Africa, subsequent fate unknown.