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

Vessel: Chercheur; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Morellon, Etienne; Investor: Wailch, A. The voyage began at Nantes on 26 February 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Grand Mesurado (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 60 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.