The slave ship Mercure left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 472 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Mercure; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Baugin, Pierre; Investor: Leray de La Clartais. The voyage began at Nantes on 31 May 1728. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 103 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.