The slave ship Hercule departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Martinique.

Vessel: Hercule; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudouin, Rene; Captain: Morisse, Samuel. The voyage began at Nantes on 20 June 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.