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

Vessel: Phaéton; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Cazalis de Pradines; Captain: Ingrand, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 7 September 1714. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Destroyed - unspecified.