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

Vessel: Sévère; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ohier; Investor: Ohier; Investor: Grandclos-Meslé, de. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 4 January 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.