The slave ship Vicomtesse de Castellane began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Vicomtesse de Castellane; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Mouchel; Investor: Beaufils; Captain: Costé, A. The voyage began at Le Havre on 26 January 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.