The slave ship Cerf left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 559 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Cerf; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: De Lesnage de La Motte; Captain: Dufresne de Pontcieux, J-Fr. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 27 August 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 57 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.