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

Vessel: Méchant; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Potet; Captain: Vandandrich, A. The voyage began at Nantes on 13 April 1765. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.