The slave ship Boa Esperança left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Brazil. About 188 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Boa Esperança; flag: Portugal / Brazil; rig: Sumaca. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Alves, João Luís; Investor: Alves, João Luís; Captain: Vilanova, Crispim dos Santos. The voyage began at Bahia, place unspecified. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benguela (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahia, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 24 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.