The slave ship Scipion arrived with enslaved Africans in Guadeloupe. About 74 people had been taken aboard and approximately 49 arrived.

Vessel: Scipion; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Bonneau, Jean; Investor: Bonneau, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 24 December 1715. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Basse-Terre. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 75 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 34.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold.