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

Vessel: Mesny; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Grandclos-Meslé, de; Captain: Jallobert de Monville. The voyage began at Saint-Malo on 4 June 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Léogane. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 66 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.