The slave ship Soleil d'Afrique departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Martinique.

Vessel: Soleil d'Afrique; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Massiot, Jean; Investor: Massiot, Louis; Captain: Ramé, Jean. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 22 October 1678. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.