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

Vessel: Brillant; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Cazalis de Pradine, Sr Antoine de; Investor: Robin, Jean, jr. The voyage began at Nantes on 23 October 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: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.