The slave ship Saint Joseph began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Saint Joseph; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Fourcade, Joseph; Captain: Le Ray, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 23 May 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 81 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 40.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.