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

Vessel: Paix; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Montaudoin Delaunay; Captain: Lancelot, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 4 August 1720. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.