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

Vessel: Marie Joseph; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 281.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Desegray; Investor: Beaugeard; Captain: Beaugeard de l'Isle; Captain: Fontainier, J. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 10 May 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.