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

Vessel: Américain; flag: France; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Aubin, L.L.A. Duplessis; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 26 March 1731. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Senegambia and offshore Atlantic, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 41 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.