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

Vessel: Petit Alcyon; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 74.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fleury de La Portière, Robert; Captain: Briand Des Huperies, Fr; Investor: Briand Des Huperies, Fr. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 2 December 1742. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.