The slave ship Saint Nicolas departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Guadeloupe.

Vessel: Saint Nicolas; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Hego, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 17 June 1726. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Basse-Terre. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 126 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.