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

Vessel: Ruby; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Giraudeau, Elie; Investor: Giraudeau, Elie; Captain: Bassiot, Barth Bancio. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 19 June 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Grand Mesurado (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.