The slave ship Saint Esprit left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 606 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Saint Esprit; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 353.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Harrington; Investor: Harrington; Investor: Grandclos-Meslé, de. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 14 May 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.