The slave ship Saint Nicolas left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 210 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Saint Nicolas; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Saugé, Eustache; Captain: Martin, Jacques; Captain: Roguet, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 9 March 1728. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 122 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.