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

Vessel: Saint Charles; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 387.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Richard de La Pinardière, Fr; Investor: Wailch, Antoine. The voyage began at Nantes on 16 July 1749. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 78 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 44.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.