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

Vessel: Vestale; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Blain des Cormiers, Michel; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 1 October 1741. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gorée (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.