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

Vessel: Brune; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Louvet, Nicolas; Investor: Cecille, François. The voyage began at Honfleur on 15 September 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gabon (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 110 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.