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

Vessel: Saint Nicolas; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin, René; Captain: Naud, François. The voyage began at Nantes on 3 October 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: 92 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.