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

Vessel: Mentor; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Valery, François; Captain: Ollier, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 28 January 1738. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 45.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.