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

Vessel: Montmartel; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 398.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rollet de Chalet, Paul; Captain: Curateau, Pierre. The voyage began at Nantes on 27 February 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 66 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.