The slave ship Méduse began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Méduse; flag: France; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 376.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: d'Hermitte, H; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 11 February 1725. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.