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

Vessel: Affriquain; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 254.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Trochon, Charles; Captain: Thiercelin, François; Investor: Thiercelin, François. The voyage began at Nantes on 9 August 1743. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Little Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by British - after disembarkation.