The slave ship Patriarche Abraham began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Antigua and Barbuda.

Vessel: Patriarche Abraham; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 316.7. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gradis, David; Investor: Gradis; Captain: Drouillet, François. The voyage began at Bordeaux on 29 September 1743. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Some enslaved people removed by pirates/privateers.