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

Vessel: Mercure; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Baugin, Pierre; Investor: Leray de La Clartais; Captain: Abraham, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 14 September 1735. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.