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

Vessel: Neptune; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 167.9. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Maillard; Investor: Maillard; Captain: Rirdan, Laurent; Investor: Rirdan, Laurent. The voyage began at Nantes on 19 May 1743. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.