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

Vessel: Black Joke; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Stubbs, Robert. The voyage began at London on 25 March 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.