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

Vessel: Françoise; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bechet, Guillaume; Captain: Benésteau, René. The voyage began at Nantes on 12 January 1730. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 64 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.