The slave ship Méduse left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 400 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Méduse; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Budan, René; Investor: Budan, René; Captain: Durbé, Claude; Investor: Durbé, Claude. The voyage began at Nantes on 18 April 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 82 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.