The slave ship Saint Nicolas left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Martinique. About 215 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Saint Nicolas; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Drouet, Pierre; Investor: Drouet, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 3 July 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 73 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.