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

Vessel: Aurore; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jaheu, Pierre; Investor: Demaray Joubert. The voyage began at Nantes on 26 December 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: 86 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 38.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.