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

Vessel: Roi Dahomet; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 299.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Corbie, Garlache; Investor: Goguet, Joseph. The voyage began at La Rochelle on 8 December 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 94 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.