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

Vessel: Providence; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: White, Jean; Captain: Secretain, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 1 April 1744. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 63 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.