The slave ship Saint François began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Puerto Rico.

Vessel: Saint François; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 329.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Deguer, François; Captain: David, Gilles. The voyage began at Nantes on 5 January 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Puerto Rico, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.