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

Vessel: Perle; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 341.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Surcouf; Captain: Dufresne de Pontcieux, J-Fr. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 19 June 1755. 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: 63 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.