The slave ship Aurore left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 300 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Aurore; flag: France; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Haumont, J-Fr; Investor: Compagnie des Indes. The voyage began at Lorient on 10 June 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gorée (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Petit-Goâve. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 43 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.