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

Vessel: Thétis; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: La Villestreux Perrée, Nicolas de; Captain: Filion, Nicolas. The voyage began at Nantes on 15 June 1731. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 147 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.