The slave ship Patriarche left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Martinique. About 193 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Patriarche; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Thoret, André; Captain: Guezille, Eutrope. The voyage began at Nantes on 10 October 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 79 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.