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

Vessel: Vigilant; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Briand des Huperies; Captain: Ohier; Investor: Ohier. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.