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

Vessel: Succès; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 254.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: André, Pierre; Captain: Collin, Thomas. The voyage began at Nantes on 6 May 1753. 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: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.