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

Vessel: Monarque; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Joubert, Pierre; Investor: Berthrand; Captain: Segretain, J. The voyage began at Nantes on 27 December 1739. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.