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

Vessel: Saint Louis; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Viaud, Nicolas; Captain: Blondeau, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 5 November 1766. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 65 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.