The slave ship Marie Heureuse began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Marie Heureuse; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Lehir, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 15 January 1726. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 25.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.