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

Vessel: Tempête; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Casse, Jean Baptiste du; Investor: Compagnie Royalle de Guinee. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 1687. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.