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

Vessel: Saint Louis; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rasteau, Jacques; Captain: Seignette, Elie. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 19 August 1738. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint-Marc. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.