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

Vessel: Saint René; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tatin, Jean; Captain: Lavigne, A. The voyage began at Nantes on 26 April 1719. 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: 104 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.