The slave ship Début left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 243 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Début; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 254.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Latouche, Th; Investor: Belin, Allard. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 30 April 1766. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint-Marc. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 74 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.