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

Vessel: Embuscade; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Butler, Richard; Investor: Butler, Richard; Investor: Dubournay; Investor: Butler. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 11 October 1729. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.