The slave ship S José Americano left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 390 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: S José Americano; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Bergantim. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pereira, José Gomes; Investor: Pereira, José Gomes; Captain: Rocha, Caetano José de; Investor: Rocha, Caetano José de. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified on 5 September 1803. 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: 33 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.