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

Vessel: Espérance; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Danssainct, Jean; Investor: Danssainct, Jean; Captain: Cavers, J. The voyage began at Nantes on 6 December 1713. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 47.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.