The slave ship Algonquin left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 207 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Algonquin; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Cospron, Jean; Captain: Richard de Villemin, Athanase. The voyage began at Nantes on 10 October 1766. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint-Marc. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 86 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 39.6%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.