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

Vessel: Sainte Barbe; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 101.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Plumard de Rieux, Joseph; Captain: Souchay, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 24 February 1749. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 78 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 56.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.