The slave ship Comte de Maurepas began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Comte de Maurepas; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Magon de La Balue; Captain: Baudry, Jean. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 11 August 1742. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, Fr definition (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.