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

Vessel: Galathée; flag: France; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Butler, Richard; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 30 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: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.