The slave ship Sophie left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Haiti. About 466 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Sophie; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 353.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dhaveloose; Investor: Murphy; Captain: Galland, Joseph. The voyage began at Nantes on 16 September 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 62 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.