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

Vessel: Espérance; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Joubert, Mathurin; Captain: Kermak de Kerlinir. The voyage began at Nantes on 15 January 1714. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.