The slave ship Saint René arrived with enslaved Africans in Martinique. About 138 people had been taken aboard and approximately 116 arrived.

Vessel: Saint René; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Vince, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 28 January 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Benin, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 80 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.