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

Vessel: Apollon; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Mouchel; Investor: Beaufils; Captain: Bassac, J; Investor: Bassac, J. The voyage began at Le Havre on 8 February 1773. 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.