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

Vessel: Saint René; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Chateaubriand, René de; Captain: Chateaubriand du Plessis, Pierre-Anne-M. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 28 August 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.