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

Vessel: Phénix; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Vanvoorn, Adrien; Captain: Laville Pichard; Captain: Rothoux, Luc. The voyage began at Nantes on 31 July 1730. 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.