The slave ship S João Batista arrived with enslaved Africans in Mexico. About 366 people had been taken aboard and approximately 293 arrived.

Vessel: S João Batista; flag: Portugal / Brazil. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Cunha, Manoel Mendes da; Captain: Escobar, Ricardo de. The voyage began at Seville on 13 October 1617. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Luanda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 58.0%. Recorded outcome: Some enslaved people removed by pirates/privateers.