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

Vessel: Heureux; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Grandclos-Meslé, de; Captain: Baudran de Maupertuis, J-B. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 31 December 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.