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

Vessel: Nereide; flag: France; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dentuly, H. Contault; Captain: Billy, Alexandre de; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 8 November 1729. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.