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

Vessel: Achille; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 321.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rivière, Jean; Captain: Champion, Claude. The voyage began at Nantes on 12 July 1728. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.