The slave ship Duc de Noailles began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Duc de Noailles; flag: France; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 290.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Plessis Parseau, J.F. du; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 1 May 1725. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.