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

Vessel: Cigogne; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Giraudeau, Elie; Investor: Giraudeau, Elie; Investor: Garesché, Daniel; Captain: Corbie, Garlache. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 28 January 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Epe (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port-au-Prince. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.