The slave ship Hirondelle left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Martinique. About 325 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Hirondelle; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Groop, André; Captain: Lestage, Raymond. The voyage began at Nantes on 1 January 1744. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 103 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.