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

Vessel: Cheval Marin; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 275.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Le Roy, Antoine; Investor: Le Roy, Antoine; Captain: Desaa, Bernard. The voyage began at Nantes on 12 October 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 67 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.