The slave ship François Michel departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Haiti.

Vessel: François Michel; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Valery, Fr; Captain: Mahé, Joseph; Captain: Trucher de Monberger, Fr. The voyage began at Nantes on 1 January 1738. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 67 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 31.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.