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

Vessel: Cheval Marin; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Delaire, Michel; Captain: Dennebuy, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 28 October 1738. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 108 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.