The slave ship S João Nepomuceno e S Francisco de Paula began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Brazil.

Vessel: S João Nepomuceno e S Francisco de Paula; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Curveta. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Cardoso, Ana Joaquina de São Miguel; Captain: Anjos, Luís Lopes dos. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 6 December 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 42 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.