The slave ship Soleil left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 440 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Soleil; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 293.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rirdan, Etienne; Investor: Rirdan, Etienne; Captain: Rirdan, Laurent; Investor: Rirdan, Laurent; Captain: Cléry, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 25 August 1741. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Epe (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cul-de-Sac. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.