The slave ship Saint Joseph began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Argentina.

Vessel: Saint Joseph; flag: France; rig: Buque; estimated standardized tonnage: 409.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Wailch, Antoine; Captain: Le Roy, Antoine; Investor: Le Roy, Antoine. The voyage began at Nantes on 31 March 1742. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.