The slave ship Saint Joseph departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to French Guiana.

Vessel: Saint Joseph; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 281.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Laurencin; Investor: Montaudouin; Captain: Catho, Simon. The voyage began at Nantes on 14 May 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured by British - after disembarkation.