The slave ship Heureux Captif departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Martinique.

Vessel: Heureux Captif; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Desmaisons, Louis; Captain: Sohier de Vaucouleurs, Guillaume-Louis-M. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 4 June 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.