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

Vessel: Vermudien; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Guillon, Daniel; Captain: Dubord, J; Captain: Bertrand de Savenay, J. The voyage began at Nantes on 18 March 1771. 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.