The slave ship Charlemagne left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 450 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Charlemagne; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Artaud, René; Captain: Fourneau, André; Captain: Joys, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 5 December 1727. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Petit-Goâve. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 142 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.