The slave ship Comte de Provence began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Comte de Provence; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Portier; Captain: Person, Jacques. The voyage began at Nantes on 9 November 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 67 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 26.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.