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

Vessel: Ajax; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 299.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Begoüen Demeaux; Captain: Duval. The voyage began at Le Havre on 14 July 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 54 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.