The slave ship Duc de Berry began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Duc de Berry; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Desaa, Benoit; Investor: Daniel. The voyage began at Nantes on 28 September 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 35 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.