The slave ship Hirondelle left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 177 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Hirondelle; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Loison de Rondinière, Thomas; Captain: Thibault, Guillaume. The voyage began at Nantes on 27 September 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 74 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.